IRVINE, Calif. – The Big West Conference Board of Directors announced today that Big West fall sports competition will be postponed through the end of the calendar year. In making the decision, the Board recognized the continued serious challenges to health and safety on Big West campuses and communities impacted by the global COVID-19 pandemic.
 
The postponement of competition in conference-sponsored fall sports for UH includes women's cross country, women's soccer, and women's volleyball. In addition, the fall competitive schedules for men's and women's golf, men's and women's tennis will also be postponed. 
 
"While we are heartbroken for our student-athletes, coaches, and fans we fully support this decision," Athletics Director David Matlin said. "This is an extremely challenging time. However, by showing aloha and support for each other, I am confident that we will get through this together."
 
This decision does not impact football of which UH is affiliated with the Mountain West conference nor the Big West winter sports of men's and women's basketball. 
 
The decision on whether fall sport competition would be feasible in the spring will be determined by the Board of Directors at a later date and be based on conditions and circumstances that are in the best interests of the student-athletes.
 
Health and safety of Big West student-athletes, coaches, and staff and the campus community continue to be the preeminent priorities for the CEO's of the conference's 11 institutions. As medical and scientific data rapidly evolves surrounding the pandemic, the conference will continue to monitor developments and will consider additional actions as needed.