Soccer, Cross Country Postponed

Competition on hold through at least Aug. 31

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Southeastern Conference announced Tuesday that it will postpone the start of soccer, cross country and volleyball competition through at least Aug. 31. The decision will provide additional time to prepare for the safe return of competition on an adjusted timeline.

The delay in competition includes all exhibition and nonconference games.

SEC institutions will continue to follow the guidance of the Conference’s Return to Activity and Medical Advisory Task Force and the NCAA’s Resocialization of College Sports Guidelines as student-athletes are engaged in preseason preparation for a return to competition.

Any rescheduling of nonconference contests impacted by the postponed start of the fall seasons in soccer, cross country and volleyball will be determined by each school.

The SEC continues to monitor developments related to COVID-19 as it evaluates the potential impact on fall schedules in all sports, with the understanding that the primary responsibility of the SEC and its institutions is to ensure the health and well-being of its student-athletes.