CAA PRESS RELEASE

BOSTON, Mass. – With the health and safety of Northeastern student-athletes and the campus community as top priorities, and in light of the decisions made by CAA member institutions and other regional conferences, Northeastern University will suspend all intercollegiate competition for Fall 2020 with a focus on attempting to play those sports safely in Spring 2021. 

Fall sports affected by this decision include men's and women's cross country, field hockey, men's and women's soccer, and volleyball. Spring sports, including baseball and men's and women's rowing, also will not participate in any fall competition during their non-traditional playing season. These decisions come amidst continuing health and safety concerns due to the COVID-19 global pandemic. 

"The health and safety of the Northeastern community will always be the number one priority in our decision process. This is an unprecedented time in intercollegiate athletics and the decision to suspend fall competition, while difficult to make, is the decision that best aligns with that priority," said Director of Athletics and Recreation Jeff Konya. "We acknowledge the dedication and passion of our student-athletes, coaches, and staff, and their desire to compete and represent Northeastern University to the best of their ability. This decision ensures that when we return to competition, we will do so in a safe and healthy environment." 

Scholarships for all student-athletes will be honored for the 2020-2021 academic year, and teams will conduct workouts during the fall season as permitted by University, public health, and NCAA guidelines. 

This decision does not impact winter sports (men's and women's basketball, men's and women's ice hockey, women's swimming, and men's and women's indoor track & field). Decisions on the competitive season for those sports will be made at a later date.

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