Northwest Missouri State women's basketball coach Austin Meyer has tested positive for COVID-19.
Meyer made the announcement on social media Sunday:
"It has been a little rough this past week as I had battled some sickness. I can't remember the last time I had been sick so of course I started thinking I probably have this COVID thing. Turns out I did as I received a positive test result. One big question is how did I get this? I started working from home weeks ago, washed my hands so much my skin was cracking, stayed in with the family and only left for grocery essentials (where the germaphobe in me wiped everything down, even the milk). It just didn't make sense but I guess it shows how easily this thing can spread. As for me, I'm on day 7 and am feeling pretty good just hoping our family continues to stay healthy. The virus is obviously around here more than people think so please be vigilant & be safe!"
Meyer just finish his second season as the head coach of the Northwest women as they finished 12-18 and 6-13 in the MIAA. The Bearcats won four more game and two more league game than in Meyer's first season.
Meyer played as Northwest from 2002-2006 and was a full-time assistant coach for the Northwest men's basketball team from 2008-2018 before taking over the women's program.