CLEVELAND (WKYC) — The Mid-American Conference has listen to the warnings of Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine, announcing Tuesday that fans will be prevented from attending the conference's men's and women's basketball tournaments in Cleveland.
The MAC made the decision following DeWine's press conference and in "consultation with Ohio governmental and public health officials." The games will still take place Wednesday through Saturday at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, but besides the teams, only the families of the student-athletes as well as credentialed media members and university officials will be allowed inside the arena.
"The safety of all is our greatest concern," MAC Commissioner Jon Steinbrecher said in a statement. "Since January, I have stated that any decision would follow the advice of state governmental officials and medical professionals. Following the feedback we received today we have taken this action which is in alignment with the recommendation of Governor DeWine."
Ball State's men's and women's teams are both playing in the tournament.
