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Women’s basketball halts due to COVID-19 issues within program

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.