OHIO — Two Ohio universities canceled upcoming men’s basketball games due to COVID-19 concerns.
The University of Dayton (UD) decided to cancel Tuesday’s game after Alcorn State had a member test positive for COVID-19 during pre-competition testing at Kent State.
“We are working through our contingency plans and will share scheduling updates as they develop,” the university wrote in a press release.
UD also had to cancel Tuesday’s exhibition game against Cedarville University after a positive test was reported in Cedarville’s personnel. The men’s basketball team still plans to play against Southern Methodist at UD Arena on Dec. 5.
The news comes a few days after UD’s women’s basketball coach, Shauna Green, also contracted COVID-19. The women’s team will play against Morehead State Wednesday for its season opener.
Kent State announced it had to cancel Saturday’s game —…
