CLEVELAND - Officials at St. Leo University on Thursday canceled this weekend's soccer match with the Lady Statesmen of Delta State University, citing concerns over the H1N1 virus.  An excerpt from their release is below.  Due to the situation, DSU has canceled the men's match as well.

"We appreciate St. Leo's efforts and their concern for the safety of both universities student-athletes," said DSU Director of Athletics Jeremy McClain.  "Every university in this country is taking the proper precautions to ensure the continued health and well-being of their student-athletes.  We have ramped up our efforts here at DSU and will continue to monitor the situation."

No make-up date is planned at this time. 

Excerpt from St. Leo release:

SAINT LEO, Fla. - The Saint Leo University women's soccer team currently has several student-athletes who are exhibiting flu-like symptoms that could be indicative of the H1N1 virus infection and, as a result, the Lions have canceled their upcoming matches this weekend in Pensacola, Fla. against the host University of West Florida and Delta State.

Saint Leo, the preseason favorite to win the Sunshine State Conference, was scheduled to open its Division II schedule this weekend with two contests at host West Florida, the defending NCAA South Region champion.

"Five players from our team have experienced flu-like symptoms" Head Coach Ged O'Connor said. "It's obviously not a good thing to happen to us right now. We need to compete more than anything else, but on the other side, we don't have any other options. These things happen. It's unfortunate, but it's the only thing we can do right now to keep everyone safe.