In the event a Missouri Valley Conference institution determines that it is unable to compete in an MVC men’s or women’s basketball Conference game, the contest may be considered a “no contest” following a review by the Conference office.  

Conference games that cannot be played will be rescheduled if possible.

An institution will be required to play a Conference basketball game if it has eight or more student-athletes and one or more countable coaches available. In the event an institution does not meet the minimum threshold of player/coach availability and the game cannot be rescheduled, it will be declared a "no contest." In the event an institution meets the minimum threshold of player/coach availability and elects not to play, the game will be considered a forfeit. Notably, an institution may play if it fails to meet those minimum roster standards.

Ultimate responsibility and public-facing communication regarding decisions to compete, cancel, postpone or delay MVC contests shall rest with the Conference office in collaboration with athletics administrators from the two competing institutions.