Creighton-Providence game canceled due to COVID

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Creighton-Providence game Tuesday canceled due to COVID-19

By Victor Barbosa | Last updated Jan 11, 2022 4:04 PM ET

The Providence Friars men's basketball team is currently 14-2 and ranked No. 23 in the nation. The Friars are going to have to wait at least four more days to try to secure their 15th win of the season though.

The BIG EAST has announced that the @PCFriarsmbb at @BluejayMBB game, scheduled for tonight, has been canceled due to COVID issues within the PC program.

Per BIG EAST policy, the Conference office will attempt to reschedule the game. #BIGEASThoops
— BIG EAST MBB (@BIGEASTMBB) January 11, 2022

The Friars' next contest is scheduled on Saturday against the University of Connecticut. The Creighton Blue Jays are slated to play on Saturday against the Xavier Musketeers.

Providence is a perfect 10-0 at home, has a 3-1 record on the road and is 1-1 in neutral settings. The Friars began their season 5-0 before falling to the University of Virginia on Nov. 23.

Ed Cooley's team then won eight in a row before losing to Marquette on Jan. 4. The team bounced back with an 83-73 win over St. John's on Jan. 8.

Victor Barbosa

Victor Barbosa is a passionate follower of MLB, the NBA and NFL, with a deep interest in Boston-area teams. He graduated from Springfield College -- The Birthplace of Basketball -- in 2013 with a degree in Communications-Sports Journalism. Previous bylines include FanSided, Heavy and Syracuse

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