The Patriot League on Monday announced it will not have sports in the fall.

The decision followed similar announcements last week from the Ivy League and the Centennial Conference.

“Recognizing the global COVID-19 pandemic continues to present significant challenges to our campuses and communities, the Patriot League Council of Presidents announces the following decisions regarding Patriot League competition: Patriot League teams will not engage in competition in the fall season (championship and non-championship); decisions surrounding winter and spring sport competition will be made at a later date; and, the opportunity for conditioning, strength training and other practice opportunities in all sports will be permitted provided health and safety conditions support such activities,” a statement on the league’s website read. “The collegiate athletics experience at all Patriot League institutions is valuable to fulfilling our educational and developmental missions, and the League recognizes that any degree of non-competition this fall is deeply disappointing to our student-athletes, coaches, and fans. However, the health and safety of our campuses and communities must be our highest priority.

“The League is committed to exploring creative approaches and alternatives to providing future competitive experiences to our fall sport student-athletes, including the possibility of conducting fall sport competition and championships in the second semester.”