SALT LAKE CITY-In news released Thursday afternoon, the University of Utah’s athletic department confirmed that with the remainder of the Pac-12 men’s basketball tournament being canceled, all scheduled University of Utah athletics department events have been canceled.

The university’s decision coincides with that of the Pac-12 and was made in consultation with member universities of the conference.

It was done in hopes of quelling the spread of coronavirus and is in the interest of the health and safety of student-athletes, campus personnel, working and event personnel, and all those attending Pac-12 events.

Anyone who has pre-purchased tickets for scheduled events will be refunded. Fans are encouraged to contact the Utah Athletics Ticket Office with any further questions they may have.

In the meantime, the university’s athletics department has maintained regular communication with the university and the Pac-12 to stay abreast of any information and recommendations for responding to the situation with COVID-19.