The continuing threat of Hurricane Isaac throughout the Gulf Coast region has forced the postponement of Oregon State’s season opener Saturday against Nicholls State.
“It became apparent as the day progressed that the safety of Nicholls State’s team and personnel was a primary concern,” OSU Director of Athletics Bob De Carolis said. “Many of the Colonels’ student-athletes and staff are with family and there is a deepening concern about their safety in returning to campus. We will continue to discuss the possibility of rescheduling the game.”
Nicholls State is located in Thibodaux, La.
The opener was scheduled for noon Saturday in Corvallis. The postponement — no plans for a makeup game have been announced — means the Beavers will play their opener Sept. 8, when they host Wisconsin.
