NCAA Tournaments Will Be Closed To Fans Due To Coronavirus

The NCAA announced that the 2020 men's and women's tournaments will proceed without fans due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This decision, made by NCAA President Mark Emmert, prioritizes public health and follows recommendations from the NCAA's COVID-19 advisory panel. Ohio's Governor Mike Dewine also announced a ban on mass gatherings, affecting NCAA games in Dayton and Cleveland. The Big West and MAC conferences have similarly restricted public attendance at their events.

What was the primary reason for the NCAA's decision to alter the 2020 tournaments?

• To increase ticket sales

• To ensure fair play

• To respond to the coronavirus outbreak

• To promote new sports

Who recommended the NCAA's decision to limit tournament attendance?

• The NCAA's COVID-19 advisory panel

• The President of the United States

• The World Health Organization

• The CDC

What action did Ohio's Governor take in response to the coronavirus?

• Banned mass gatherings

• Increased public transportation

• Opened new hospitals

• Closed all schools

What was the attendance policy for the NCAA tournament games in Ohio?

• Only essential personnel and limited family

• Open to all fans

• Only local residents

• Only students

Which conferences decided to close their basketball tournaments to the public?

• Ivy League and Big East

• SEC and ACC

• Big West and MAC

• Big Ten and Pac-12