All UW-Stevens Point Athletic Events Cancelled For This Weekend

In light of the tragic events of terrorism that have occurred in the United States earlier this week, the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point has decided to cancel its participation in all of its scheduled athletic events for this weekend.

Saturday�s football game between the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point and the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, scheduled for 7 p.m. Saturday at Goerke Field is the most recognizable event to be cancelled.

The teams were scheduled to participate in the 15^th annual Spud Bowl, which is a community event recognizing the area�s potato industry. All Spud Bowl festivities have been cancelled as well. No decision regarding a make-up date has been made.

UW-Stevens Point has also cancelled its women�s golf home meet scheduled for this Saturday and Sunday at Tree Acres Golf Course in Plover, the women�s volleyball team�s tournament this weekend at St. Benedict in St. Joseph, Minn., the women�s soccer team�s game at University of Chicago on Sunday, the men�s and women�s cross country teams� meet at UW-Oshkosh on Saturday and the women's tennis tournament at UW-La Crosse.

�This decision is based on our deep concern for the tragic events that have occurred earlier this week in our country and our sincere compassion for the victims, family and friends,� UW-Stevens Point Chancellor Thomas George said.