AUBURN, Alabama — Auburn will not participate in athletic events through at least April 10 as the university hunkers down during the coronavirus pandemic.

The SEC announced all of its events and institutions will be canceled through March 30, but Auburn went a step further by extending that date to April 10.

Auburn University asked its students to not return from spring break Monday. All classes will be conducted online through April 10. Residence halls, the university library and dining facilities will also be closed during that time.

A decision on whether Auburn will conduct spring practices has not been decided. "Still sorting through that piece," Auburn athletics director Allen Greene told Auburn247. Auburn's A-Day spring football scrimmage is scheduled for April 11 inside Jordan-Hare Stadium, but that date may change or the scrimmage may be canceled.

Auburn officials are in active discussions concerning how to move forward. Greene called the process a "moving target" that requires patience.

The news comes on the heels of the SEC canceling the SEC men's basketball tournament and all SEC competition in all sports through March 30. All on- and off-campus recruiting is also banned at SEC programs.

The NCAA has not yet announced whether it will postpone or cancel the NCAA men's and women's basketball tournaments, though SEC commissioner Greg Sankey said Thursday he will allow teams to participate in March Madness if they choose to conduct the tournament starting next week. The SEC men's basketball tournament hosted two games Wednesday in Nashville, but canceled the remainder of the tournament before action began Thursday.

"I've not had a situation as difficult and emotional as this one to make a recommendation to our presidents and chancellors that we cancel the remainder of our men's basketball tournament," Sankey said. "It was a moment where I had to stop and actually catch myself and recompose myself.

"I tell you that simply to say there's no one in this conference who's taken these decisions lightly, and I would not want to work with another set of presidents, chancellors, and athletic directors in the world. I have the utmost respect for each of the campus leaders and thank them for their engagement, their work, their consideration, their discussion, and support during the past 24 hours."

Auburn appears set to not participate in the NCAA Tournament should it continue as planned. All domestic and international travel involving Auburn University has been halted.

The Tigers' baseball and softball seasons were underway, with the baseball team previously scheduled to open conference action Friday in a three-game series against Texas A&M at Plainsman Park.

The Auburn men's basketball team has a record of 25-6 following a 22-point victory at Tennessee on Saturday. They were scheduled to play in the SEC Tournament quarterfinals Friday at 6 p.m. CT.

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