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July 22, 2020

DII approves season-of-competition, eligibility relief for 2020-21

Division II student-athletes will not be charged with use of a season for the 2020-21 academic year if their team can complete only 50% or less of the sport’s maximum contests/dates of competition because their season is canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

July 22, 2020

PROP approves change to ice hockey overtime format

The NCAA Playing Rules Oversight Panel approved changes to the overtime format in men’s and women’s ice hockey, starting with the 2020-21 academic year. Under the new rule, all teams tied at the end of regulation will play a five-minute, 3-on-3 sudden-victory overtime period to decide a winner.

July 22, 2020

Concussion evaluation rule approved in softball

The NCAA Playing Rules Oversight Panel approved a new rule in softball allowing any player who is removed for a concussion evaluation to return to the game if cleared by medical personnel. This rule is effective for the 2020-21 academic year.

July 22, 2020

Changes to faceoffs approved in men’s lacrosse

The NCAA Playing Rules Oversight Panel on Wednesday approved eliminating the motorcycle grip during faceoffs in men’s lacrosse.

July 22, 2020

NCAA Eligibility Center provides additional guidance for high schools

Consistent with the approach to reviews in spring/summer 2020, the Eligibility Center will not require a separate review of distance, e-learning or hybrid programs offered by schools with NCAA-approved core courses in response to COVID-19 for the 2020-21 academic year.

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July 22, 2020

DI Women’s Basketball Committee readying for season

The NCAA Division I Women’s Basketball Committee recognized that while planning is underway in anticipation of a complete 2020-21 season and postseason tournament, exercising patience and being as nimble as possible are important during these unprecedented times.

July 21, 2020

DIII Management Council approves flexibility to define playing season by days

The Division III Management Council approved a proposal to allow schools and conferences to have flexibility in conducting and/or continuing fall sports practices and competition into the spring. The action is effective immediately, pending a request for expedited ratification by the Presidents Council.

July 21, 2020

Hoffman blends nursing, golf experience in COVID-19 response

Sarah Hoffman’s journey to become a standout golfer chasing a pro dream followed a college experience that prioritized academics.

July 17, 2020

DIII working group supports two name, image and likeness concepts

The NCAA Division III Name, Image and Likeness Oversight Working Group recommended two legislative concepts to be considered by the Management and Presidents Councils at their upcoming summer meetings. The first concept would allow student-athletes to use their status as athletes to promote their...

July 16, 2020

NCAA issues next set of return-to-sport guidelines

The NCAA Sport Science Institute has released the Resocialization of Collegiate Sport: Developing Standards for Practice and Competition to extend previous guidance and provide updated recommendations about the protection of athletes and prevention of community spread of COVID-19.

July 15, 2020

Division II extends quiet period through Aug. 31

The Division II Administrative Committee on Wednesday took action on multiple issues related to recruiting, including extending the division’s quiet period for all sports through Aug. 31.

July 15, 2020

DI Council takes legislative and waiver action

The Division I Council issued a blanket waiver to allow a Football Bowl Subdivision team to count for bowl eligibility and scheduling requirements two games against Football Championship Subdivision teams that meet adjusted minimum scholarship criteria. This adjustment applies only to the 2020-21 season.

July 14, 2020

NCAA schools announce nominees for 2020 NCAA Woman of the Year

NCAA member schools have nominated a record 605 female college athletes for the 2020 NCAA Woman of the Year Award.

July 14, 2020

Jim Phillips to chair the men’s basketball committee in 2021-22

Phillips has served on the committee since the 2017-18 season; Kentucky’s Mitch Barnhart to chair committee this coming season.

July 10, 2020

Savannah State to become active DII member

Savannah State will become the newest member of Division II beginning Sept. 1. As an active member, Savannah State will be eligible for all Division II benefits, including the ability to compete in NCAA Division II championships and a vote at the NCAA Convention.

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DII approves season-of-competition, eligibility relief for 2020-21

PROP approves change to ice hockey overtime format

Concussion evaluation rule approved in softball

Changes to faceoffs approved in men’s lacrosse

NCAA Eligibility Center provides additional guidance for high schools

DI Women’s Basketball Committee readying for season

DIII Management Council approves flexibility to define playing season by days

Hoffman blends nursing, golf experience in COVID-19 response

DIII working group supports two name, image and likeness concepts

NCAA issues next set of return-to-sport guidelines

Division II extends quiet period through Aug. 31

DI Council takes legislative and waiver action

NCAA schools announce nominees for 2020 NCAA Woman of the Year

Jim Phillips to chair the men’s basketball committee in 2021-22

Savannah State to become active DII member

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