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Mizzou soccer home opener postponed due to opponent COVID-19 concerns

September 14, 2020 8:08 PM

Published September 14, 2020 1:47 PM

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

The SEC has postponed the Mizzou soccer team's home opener against Florida on Saturday due to COVID-19 concerns within the Florida program.

According to a release from MU, three Florida soccer players have tested positive for COVID-19. The decision to postpone the match complies with the recommendations of the SEC's Medical Guidance Task Force.

The Florida @ Missouri soccer game on Sept. 19 is postponed to a later date due to positive tests & subsequent quarantine of student-athletes within the Florida team.

The action is consistent with COVID-19 management requirements developed by @SEC’s Medical Guidance Task Force.
— Southeastern Conference (@SEC) September 14, 2020

Per the release - MU and Florida will try to play sometime later in the season. MU will now open up its season on the road against South Carolina on Sept. 27.

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