PORTLAND, Ore. – In the interest of the health and safety of all student-athletes, working personnel and event attendees, University of Portland has cancelled all team activities, including athletic competitions and formal/organized practices, for the remainder of the spring semester. The decision was made in consultation with information provided by local health authorities, the West Coast Conference, and the NCAA in hopes of limiting the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
"This decision is an absolutely necessary one after consultation with local officials as well as the West Coast Conference and the NCAA," Portland Vice President for Athletics Scott Leykam said.