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Georgetown Hoyas to forfeit game vs. Providence Friars because of COVID-19 issues within men's college basketball program

The Big East men's basketball schedule continues to be disrupted by COVID-19 concerns as Wednesday's game between Georgetown and Providence has resulted in the third cancellation and forfeit this season.

Because of COVID-19 issues within the Hoyas' program, per Big East policy, the game will be a forfeit and a loss for Georgetown and a win for No. 22 Providence, who entered the AP top-25 rankings after a win vs. UConn last week.

Last week, Seton Hall had to forfeit and take a loss in its conference opener when its game against St.