Intercollegiate athletic sporting events will continue, but will be limited to student-athletes and their immediate family members, team coaches and staff, essential event management, operational and facility staff and credentialed media, according to a release from the athletics department.
The spring football game was set for April 11 at Ohio Stadium.
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Refunds for fans who purchased tickets to Ohio State sporting events — beginning with the women’s gymnastics meet Saturday against Pittsburgh — will be processed as follows: tickets purchased on line or by phone will be automatically refunded within five to seven business days; and tickets purchased in person can be returned to the point of purchase for a full refund.
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The university has been working with Gov. Mike DeWine, who recommended that sporting events continue, but with extremely limited spectators to contain the spread of the coronavirus, COVID-19, the release stated.
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