No Caturdays this fall

As school returns to session with a hustle and bustle of students across campus, one thing will remain bare: the stadium stands. On Thursday, Aug. 13, the Big Sky Conference voted to postpone all fall sports competitions until spring due to concerns regarding the coronavirus pandemic. This announcement was made one week following the postponement of fall football, making the league one of the first in the nation to defer college football to the spring. 

The other sports affected by this decision are cross country, soccer, volleyball, golf, softball and tennis.

"We are disappointed for our student-athletes, coaches and staff that have worked so hard to prepare for this fall," MSU Athletic Director Leon Costello said. "We are also disappointed for our great Bobcat fans. However, we understand and support the Big Sky Conference and the Presidents' Council for placing the health and safety of everyone at the forefront of this decision. We are excited to prepare and play this spring."

“While I am confident that our conference is making the right decision for the health and safety of our student-athletes, it breaks my heart knowing how disappointing this will be to all of them who were eagerly anticipating the opportunity to compete this fall,” Big Sky Commissioner Tom Wistrcill said. “Our efforts in the conference office now will focus on doing everything within our power to make their spring season the best that it possibly can be, which includes advocating for their NCAA championships to be held then. As campuses begin re-opening this fall, we hope that everyone remains safe and healthy while we continue to learn more about how best to manage this fluid situation and its impact on higher education.”

Big Sky members may continue with permitted athletic activities at their discretion while abiding by NCAA legislation, campus policies, and local and state regulations. The conference has yet to disclose any information concerning winter sports.

In the meantime, Bobcat fans can reminisce about our past triumphs, including the last four years of wins in The Brawl of the Wild. For the latest news on MSU sports visit https://msubobcats.com/index.aspx