Fans will be allowed at Big 12 Tournament despite increasing COVID-19 concerns

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Iowa State head coach Steve Prohm shouts directions at his team during the second half against Baylor in the Big 12 Tournament in Kansas City. 

Zane Douglas

Iowa State will play in front of fans Wednesday in its first game of the Big 12 Tournament as the Big 12 will allow fans to attend the tournament despite the emerging COVID-19 concerns around the country.

Commissioner Bob Bowlsby said the plan is to allow fans into the tournament according to Travis Hines of the Ames Tribune. Further discussion will be in place to determine what will happen after the first day of play. 

Iowa State is playing at 6 p.m. Wednesday against Oklahoma State in the first game of the tournament with both teams looking to advance to another day with the game being played in front of the usual number of fans