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Missouri Valley Conference announces delayed start to fall sports season

The Missouri Valley Conference announced Monday afternoon that its fall sports season has been delayed until Sept. 18.

MVC schools will complete a conference-only schedule in volleyball and soccer. Cross country, tennis and golf may take place against nonconference opponents, provided that they meet the necessary safety specifications as outlined in the NCAA's Resocialization of College Sports Guidelines.

This decision does not include football-playing institutions that compete in leagues with separate governing bodies (members of the Pioneer Football League and the Missouri Valley Football Conference).

The Missouri Valley Football Conference announced Monday that the conference will be continue to use patience before modifying the 2020 season.