FROM STAFF REPORTS
The Great American Conference will allow a limited amount of fans to attend basketball and volleyball games, officials announced Jan. 29.
In 2020, officials barred fans from attending games because of the coronavirus pandemic. On Jan. 16, officials voted to extend the ban but repealed it Jan. 29.
Limited numbers of guests will be allowed to attend games.
Great American Conference officials said student athletes and coaching staff members can each invite up to four people to attend home sporting events.
The new rule went into effect Feb. 1.
“Our presidents and administrators worked diligently to find a solution that allows GAC student-athletes to play in front of loved ones, but does not compromise our primary goals of campus health and continued competition,” Great American Conference Commissioner Will Prewitt said in a news release.
Great American Conference officials said member schools can impose additional safety restrictions based on the size of the athletic facilities on their campuses.
Northwestern’s plan is to allow three guest passes for each of their student athletes. The athletes may give the passes to their family and friends, Northwestern Athletic Director Brad Franz said.
Ticket sales will still be restricted.
WHAT’S NEXT FOR RANGER SPORTS:
BASKETBALL:
Feb. 4
— MBB, NWOSU (2 – 4) vs. OBU (6 – 3) in Alva
— WBB, NWOSU (4 – 7) vs. OBU (1 – 10) in Alva
Feb. 6
— MBB, NWOSU (2 – 4) vs. SNU (5 – 4) in Alva
— WBB, NWOSU (4 – 7) vs. SNU (2 – 5) in Alva
Feb. 8
— MBB, NWOSU (2 – 4) vs. SWOSU (5 – 4) in Weatherford
— WBB, NWOSU (4 – 7) vs. SWOSU (9 – 1) in Weatherford
VOLLEYBALL:
Feb. 9
— VB, NWOSU (2 – 0) vs. SOSU (0 – 1) in Alva
Livestreams of NWOSU home games available here:
