No. 23 Providence at Creighton called off because of virus
By The Associated Press - Jan. 11, 2022 04:08 PM EST
Providence's Noah Horchler (14) grabs a rebound on a shot by St. John's Esahia Nyiwe, third from left, during the first half of an NCAA basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022, in Providence, R.I. (AP Photo/Stew Milne)
Providence's Noah Horchler (14) grabs a rebound on a shot by St. John's Esahia Nyiwe, third from left, during the first half of an NCAA basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022, in Providence, R.I. (AP Photo/Stew Milne)

The Big East has announced that No. 23 Providence's game at Creighton on Tuesday night has been canceled because of COVID-19 issues in the Friars' program.

The conference office will attempt to reschedule the game.

This is the third Big East game Creighton has had called off because of COVID-19 in opponents’ programs.

Providence had a game against Georgetown canceled last month because of COVID-19 in the Hoyas' program.

In the two months since the Division I college basketball season began, about 775 games have been postponed or canceled because of COVID-19 -- more than 400 women’s games and nearly 370 men’s games. The majority of the COVID-related cancellations and postponements came in mid-to-late December.

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