AAC Tournament canceled due to coronavirus

Houston head coach Kelvin Sampson holds up the American Athletic Conference championship trophy as the Cougars celebrate after beating Southern Methodist 90-79 to win at least a share of the AAC at Fertitta Center on Thursday, March 7, 2019, in Houston. less Houston head coach Kelvin Sampson holds up the American Athletic Conference championship trophy as the Cougars celebrate after beating Southern Methodist 90-79 to win at least a share of the AAC at Fertitta ... more Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff Photographer Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff Photographer Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close AAC Tournament canceled due to coronavirus 1 / 1 Back to Gallery

The American Athletic Conference basketball tournament has been canceled, commissioner Mike Aresco said Thursday.

The four-day tournament was set to begin Thursday at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth.

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“The decision was made in consultation with the conference’s leadership in light of recent developments regarding the spread of the COVID-19 virus,” Aresco said in a statement. “This is a proactive decision to protect the safety, health and well-being of our student-athletes, coaches and staff and all involved with the tournament.”

The University of Houston was scheduled to play Friday night.

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