BETHLEHEM, Pa. – The Patriot League men’s and women’s basketball games between Boston University and Holy Cross scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 30, and Sunday, Jan. 31 have been postponed.
Due to a rise in positive COVID-19 tests as the Boston University campus repopulates for the spring semester, the BU Department of Athletics and its varsity programs will immediately undergo a pause of all athletic activities for the remainder of January. The decision was made by the Boston University administration after consultation with BU Student Health Services (SHS).
The men’s and women’s basketball contests between Boston University and Holy Cross will be rescheduled following discussions with the two schools and the League office.
The Holy Cross and Colgate men’s basketball teams have moved their two-game series, previously scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 13 and Sunday, Feb. 14, to this weekend, with both games being played at Hart Center in Worcester, Mass. The Crusaders and Raiders will tip-off at 2 p.m. on Saturday and can be seen on
ESPN+. Live coverage of Sunday’s games between the two teams will begin at 5 p.m. on CBS Sports Network with Jason Knapp and Mo Cassara on the call.
The Colgate men’s basketball team’s games against Army West Point had been postponed earlier this week due to a positive COVID-19 test result within the Army West Point men’s basketball program’s Tier. 1.
| DATE |
GAME | COVERAGE |
TIME (all times ET) |
| Saturday, Jan. 30 |
Colgate at Holy Cross (Men’s Basketball) | ESPN+ |
2 p.m. |
| Sunday, Jan. 31 |
Colgate at Holy Cross (Men’s Basketball) | CBSSN |
5 p.m. |
NCAA TIER 1 DEFINITION: Tier 1 is the highest exposure tier and consists of individuals for whom physical distancing and face coverings are not possible or effective during athletic training or competition. Examples of relevant individuals include student-athletes, coaches, athletic trainers, physical therapists, medical staff, equipment staff and officials.
Fans can visit the Patriot League’s official website –
www.patriotleague.org – for up-to-date scheduling information regarding men’s and women’s basketball in addition to the League’s other 22 sports. Nearly every Patriot League men and women’s basketball can be seen on ESPN+ -
www.patriotleague.tv. International viewers can visit
www.patriotleague.org/watch for League coverage. In addition, select Patriot League basketball games will be televised nationally on CBS Sports Network.
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