No fans for remainder of ACC Tournament due to COVID-19, beginning Thursday

Posted on Wednesday, Mar. 11, 2020, 8:38 pm

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The Atlantic Coast Conference has decided that fans should not be present for the rest of the ACC Tournament, following tonight’s games. The conference released the following statement just before 8 p.m. Wednesday:

“In light of the rapidly changing landscape regarding COVID-19, the latest developments nationally from health authorities and today’s announcement by the NCAA COVID-19 Advisory Panel, the ACC will alter the remainder of the ACC Tournament. After consultation with the league’s presidents and athletic directors, it was determined that beginning Thursday, March 12, all games will be played with only essential tournament personnel, limited school administrators and student-athlete guests, broadcast television and credentialed media members present.”

The NCAA announced hours earlier that fans will not be attending NCAA Tournament games this season.