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Bethune-Cookman University cancels rest of athletic season due to virus
VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – After a recent spike in coronavirus cases on campus, Bethune-Cookman University has cancelled the remaining 2020-21 athletic season, the historically Black university announced this week.President E. LaBrent Chrite said in a statement Monday the decision to cancel the remainder of the season was made out of an abundance of caution.“In the face of a surging COVID-19 spike across much of the country and the State of Florida, we have concluded that the risks are too great for our student-athletes and staff to travel and compete at this time,” Chrite said.