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WMU AD: "The health and safety of our student-athletes is our primary concern"

The Western Michigan women's basketball game at Miami (OH) scheduled for Wednesday at 7 p.m. has been postponed after two Miami students were tested for the coronavirus.

The contest will be made up at a later date to be determined.

WMU director of athletics Kathy Beauregard explained the decision to postpone the game, ultimately citing the importance of safety and well-being of WMU's student-athletes.

"As we have demonstrated time and time again the health and safety of our student-athletes is our primary concern," Beauregard said. "In light of this emerging health issue, and out of an abundance of caution, it was decided to postpone Wednesday's women's basketball game.