Wingate, N.C.----The Wingate University Athletic Department, in conjunction with the University's COVID task force, has announced an update to the attendance policy for men's and women's basketball, along with men's and women's swimming. Effective immediately, only those on the pass lists of the basketball student-athletes will be permitted inside Cuddy Arena. Visiting fans, along with Wingate community members, will not be permitted to attend. This will be Wingate's policy through at least the end of January while the University is temporarily starting classes in an online-only format due to the Omicron variant of Covid-19. Any changes to the attendance policies will be announced in February.

As long as this policy is in place, only those that are on the student-athlete's pass list will be permitted to Wingate basketball games. This policy will begin with Wingate's next home doubleheader, which is Wednesday, Jan. 19, hosting Lenoir-Rhyne. In addition, all those in attendance must wear face coverings at all times when inside Cuddy Arena, and safely socially distance, if possible.

Stay up-to-date with any future updates to attendance policies at wingatebulldogs.com and by following @WU_Bulldogs on Twitter.

WINGATE UNIVERSITY

Founded in 1896, Wingate University is a laboratory of difference-making that serves more than 3,400 students in North Carolina. Wingate offers 37 undergraduate majors as well as eight master's and five doctoral degrees. The University is home to the Cannon College of Arts and Sciences; the Levine College of Health Sciences; the Byrum School of Business; and the College of Professional Studies, which includes the Thayer School of Education and the School of Sport Sciences.

Wingate is a leader in healthcare education, and nearly one in five Wingate undergraduate students is preparing to be a pharmacist, physician assistant, physical therapist, occupational therapist or nurse. Student-athletes on Wingate's 24 teams compete in NCAA Division II and have brought home the SAC Echols Athletic Excellence Award for 13 years straight. The University's motto is "Faith, Knowledge, Service." View current news and videos at www.wingate.edu.