As Marquette women’s basketball was set to resume its run for a BIG EAST title, the Golden Eagles face their first game cancelation of the 2021-22 season.
According to a Marquette Athletics Press Release, COVID-19 issues within Marquette’s program has canceled Wednesday’s road game at UConn.
Per BIG EAST COVID-19 game cancelation policy, the conference office will attempt to reschedule the game in accordance with the parameters of the policy.
Earlier this week, the conference announced a change in its COVID-19 policy stating if a program cannot put together a roster of at least seven scholarship players and one countable coach, the game will be canceled and considered a non contests.
This comes four days after the Golden Eagles (9-3, 2-1 BIG EAST) last defeated Cincinnati 60-49 at the Al McGuire Center Dec. 22 prior to their Christmas break.
A Marquette Athletics spokesperson told the Marquette Wire that all basketball activities have been put on a pause.
The Golden Eagles’ next scheduled game is Jan. 7 against Creighton in Omaha.
This story is still developing.
This article was written by John Leuzzi. He can be reached at john.leuzzi@marquette.edu or on Twitter @JohnLeuzziMU.