NORFOLK, Va. – The Old Dominion men's and women's basketball teams have paused all team-related activities due to positive COVID-19 results among Tier 1 personnel. Tier 1 personnel includes student-athletes, coaches, managers and support staff. The results were detected during regular coronavirus testing, which is conducted three times a week in accordance with Conference USA and NCAA guidelines.
Due to the pause, the Monarchs' games against North Texas on Jan. 22 and 23 have been postponed. The two institutions will work with C-USA to identify rescheduling options.
ODU follows C-USA, institutional, and Virginia Department of Health protocols to prioritize the health and safety of all student-athletes, coaches, staff and the community.