SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. - In accordance with the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC), the Lake Superior State University Athletic Department has cancelled all athletically-related activity, as a result of the COVID-19 threat, which includes competition and practices through May 31, 2020. In addition, all recreational use of the Norris Center is suspended until Friday, April 17, 2020.
Please refer to this page for Laker Athletic updates in this ever-evolving global health situation.
Statement from the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) on Athletics-Related Activities
Friday, March 13 - 9:45 a.m.
Effective immediately, the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, in consultation with the Council of Presidents and athletic directors, has canceled all athletically-related activity through May 31, 2020. During this unprecedented world-wide fight against the COVID-19 threat, the GLIAC supports national and NCAA efforts to protect student-athletes, coaches, fans and communities.
Statement from the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) on Winter & Spring Seasons
Thursday, March 12 - 4:30 p.m.
NCAA President Mark Emmert and the Board of Governors canceled the Division I men's and women's 2020 basketball tournaments, as well as all remaining winter and spring NCAA championships. This decision is based on the evolving COVID-19 public health threat, our ability to ensure the events do not contribute to spread of the pandemic, and the impracticality of hosting such events at any time during this academic year given ongoing decisions by other entities.
More information about COVID-19 and Lake Superior State University's response can be found at https://www.lssu.edu/coronavirus/