The Pac-12 Tournament quarterfinals were set to take place on Thursday but the annual postseason event has been canceled over concerns of coronavirus outbreak, the league announced Thursday morning. The conference's decision was made in near-lock step with the Big Ten, Big 12, ACC, SEC and AAC, which also canceled its regularly-scheduled postseason tournament games.
"The Pac-12 Conference has made the decision to cancel the remainder of the Pac-12 men's basketball tournament and all Pac-12 sport competitions and Pac-12 championship events, effectively immediately, until further notice," the league said in a statement. "This decision has been made in consultation with our member universities in an effort to limit the spread of the virus and in the interest of the health and safety of our student-athletes, campus personnel, working and event personnel, and all those who attend Pac-12 events."
Before the cancellation, top-seeded Oregon was set to face 8-seeded Oregon State in the first of four games on Thursday's slate, which was set to culminate with a late-night tip between Washington State and Arizona State.
First round -- Wednesday, March 11
Game 1: No. 8 Oregon State 71, No. 9 Utah 69
Game 2: No. 5 Arizona 77, No. 12 Washington 70
Game 3: No. 10 California 63, No. 7 Stanford 51
Game 4: No. 11 Washington State 82, No. 6 Colorado 68
Quarterfinals -- Thursday, March 12
Game 3: No. 1 Oregon vs. No. 8 Oregon State | Canceled
Game 4: No. 4 USC vs. No. 5 Arizona | Canceled
Game 5: No. 2 UCLA vs. No. 10 California | Canceled
Game 6: No. 3 Arizona State vs. No. 11 Washington State | Canceled
Semifinals -- Friday, March 13
Game 7: Game 3 winner vs. Game 4 winner | Canceled
Game 8: Game 5 winner vs. Game 6 winner | Canceled
Pac-12 Tournament Championship Game -- Saturday, March 14
Game 9: Game 7 winner vs. Game 8 winner | Canceled
Year 3 might have been the wildest and the most shocking but man I loved doing it with these guys. They can stop basketball but they can’t stop this brotherhood 💕🐻⬇️ pic.twitter.com/3IQwCQd9xk
— Ira Lee 🇰🇷👲🏽 (@iramandoesit) March 13, 2020
My heart aches for all the seniors around the country in the same position 💔🧡
— Kylor Kelley (@K3LL3Y24) March 12, 2020
Dear @CUBuffs.... pic.twitter.com/lMwInsMorY
— Silver Buff (@silver_buff) March 12, 2020
UCLA Athletics implements additional coronavirus precautions.
— UCLA Athletics (@UCLAAthletics) March 13, 2020
📰 https://t.co/VsNHvjmcUc pic.twitter.com/BsURX6Z1i2
I keep thinking about all wild finishes we won’t get to see over the next few weeks. I’m so bummed. I’m glad I got to see 1 amazing game winning shot in person. Thanks @BeaverMBB @tres_tinkle3 & @jarodlucash for the #MarchMemory #MarchMadness
— Michael Yam (@Mike_Yam) March 13, 2020
To our seniors, @chasejeter04, @ynbm31, @maxhazzard2, @KoryJones52, @Stone_Gettings, @jakedesjardins
— Arizona Basketball (@APlayersProgram) March 13, 2020
Not the ending anyone wanted, but you will always be part of #APlayersProgram.#BearDown pic.twitter.com/rtD1q0GuDa
If this was our final shot of the season, it was perfect. #FightOn pic.twitter.com/LBz34h6LTI
— USC Men's Basketball (@USC_Hoops) March 13, 2020
The Pac-12 Conference has canceled all spring sports competition, including all non-conference events, until further notice, in an effort to limit the spread of COVID-19.#GoBuffs https://t.co/8PPPwitZKM
— Colorado Buffaloes (@CUBuffs) March 12, 2020
Can’t believe it’s over like this...going to miss this so much..FORKS UP🔱❤️💛👿thank you Sun Devil Nation!!!! pic.twitter.com/7iYcmgK8xX
— StickyMickey (@MickeyMitchell0) March 12, 2020
Trojan for life ✌️❤️
— JO (@jonah_mathews4) March 12, 2020
Dang it’s 2:30 pm, we would be playing right now but our safety & health is more important! Shoutout to our seniors & to all of our players! Special team & group 22-9 record! #FightOn ✌🏾@USC_Hoops pic.twitter.com/pueo1oLQ3F
— Coach Eric Mobley (@emobley15) March 12, 2020
After consulting with Stanford University leadership, the Pac-12 conference, and the NCAA, we have decided to cancel all of our winter and spring sport seasons, effective immediately.https://t.co/greI2AJS4I
— Stanford Athletics (@GoStanford) March 12, 2020
NCAA cancels remaining winter and spring championships: https://t.co/qzKAS4McEI pic.twitter.com/G6XreZx35E
— NCAA (@NCAA) March 12, 2020
Such a special team to be apart of, dreamed of playing in the tournament my whole life. @jonah_mathews4 @KINFOLKDAN @nick_rakocevic1 @QuintonAdlesh my seniors thank you for trusting me as a freshman Pg. Brothers for life. pic.twitter.com/EePzoy3Z0I
— Ethan anderson (@Nolomit_e) March 12, 2020
NCAA cancels remaining winter and spring championships: https://t.co/qzKAS4McEI pic.twitter.com/G6XreZx35E
— NCAA (@NCAA) March 12, 2020
NCAA cancels remaining winter and spring championships: https://t.co/p4vCzvzmvo pic.twitter.com/yqAHak4HO5
— Inside the NCAA (@InsidetheNCAA) March 12, 2020
Congratulations to the Pac-12 regular season champions and NCAA Tournament automatic qualifiers - your Oregon Ducks. @pac12#GoDucks #AlwaysUs pic.twitter.com/WqjIZ4FQV5
— Oregon Men's Basketball (@OregonMBB) March 12, 2020
Pac-12 statement on men's basketball tournament, Pac-12 sport competitions & Pac-12 championship events: pic.twitter.com/HjJvki3LOT
— Pac-12 Conference (@pac12) March 12, 2020
The Cardinal awaits its postseason fate on Sunday.#GoStanford https://t.co/OHwtbCpIAH
— Stanford Men's Basketball (@StanfordMBB) March 12, 2020
Welcome back @jpollard43, the senior missed the final two games of the regular season but checks in at the media timeout#GoCougs #CougsVsEverybody
— WSU Men's Basketball (@WSUCougarMBB) March 12, 2020
15:25 1H | Great start for the Cougs as Elleby knocks down back-to-back threes
— WSU Men's Basketball (@WSUCougarMBB) March 12, 2020
8-6 WSU#GoCougs #CougsVsEverybody
From downtown, @EllebyCj!!#GoCougs #CougsVsEverybody pic.twitter.com/ZJOb86cQlb
— WSU Men's Basketball (@WSUCougarMBB) March 12, 2020
.@tony32miller right back to work#GoCougs #CougsVsEverybody pic.twitter.com/cKxtyorPy4
— WSU Men's Basketball (@WSUCougarMBB) March 12, 2020
Vova wins the tip and we are underway in Vegas#GoCougs #CougsVsEverybody
— WSU Men's Basketball (@WSUCougarMBB) March 12, 2020
#GoBuffs, that is all. pic.twitter.com/Zwdl0uVssG
— Colorado Men's Basketball (@CUBuffsMBB) March 12, 2020
It’s a primetime #Pac12Hoops showdown. 🍿
— Pac-12 Network (@Pac12Network) March 12, 2020
We’ve got @WSUCougarMBB and @CUBuffsMBB coming to you NOW:
📺 Pac-12 Network
📱 https://t.co/p9g0Qin5sF pic.twitter.com/mrUW7wt3gY
Another new look for the Cougs as the two standouts from the season finale get the start in the front court.#GoCougs
— WSU Men's Basketball (@WSUCougarMBB) March 12, 2020
🆂🆃🅰🆁🆃🅸🅽🅶 5
— WSU Men's Basketball (@WSUCougarMBB) March 12, 2020
Cougs vs Buffs#GoCougs | #CougsVsEverybody pic.twitter.com/fhGaaGiSoR
Starting 5 vs. Washington State ⬇️
— Colorado Men's Basketball (@CUBuffsMBB) March 12, 2020
⚫️ Kin
⚫️ Shane
⚫️ D'Shawn
⚫️ T Bey
⚫️ Ev pic.twitter.com/C7AGzR7uk7
Career Win No. 3️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ and what a win it was!
— Cal Basketball (@CalMBBall) March 12, 2020
Congratulations @coachmarkfox! pic.twitter.com/KstXHN4r2r
