BETHLEHEM, Pa. - The Patriot League men's basketball games between American and Lehigh scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 9 and Sunday, Jan. 10 have been postponed due to a positive COVID-19 test within the American men's basketball program's Tier 1. The Mountain Hawks will instead meet Navy on Saturday and Sunday.
Lehigh will host Navy at Stabler Arena in Bethlehem, Pa. at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 9. The Mids will return home to host the Mountain Hawks at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 10. Live coverage of both games will be available on ESPN+.
The contests between the Eagles and Mountain Hawks will be rescheduled following discussions with the two schools and the League office.
The American vs. Loyola Maryland men's basketball games, scheduled for Jan. 2 and Jan. 3 had been previously postponed due to a positive COVID-19 test within the Loyola Maryland men's basketball program's Tier 1. Navy's games against the Greyhounds scheduled for Jan. 9 and Jan. 10, were also postponed.
NCAA TIER 1 DEFINITION: Tier 1 is the highest exposure tier and consists of individuals for whom physical distancing and face coverings are not possible or effective during athletic training or competition. Examples of relevant individuals include student-athletes, coaches, athletic trainers, physical therapists, medical staff, equipment staff and officials.
Fans can visit the Patriot League's official website – www.patriotleague.org – for up-to-date scheduling information regarding men's and women's basketball in addition to the League's other 23 sports. Nearly every Patriot League men's and women's basketball game is available on ESPN+ - www.patriotleague.tv. International viewers can visit www.patriotleague.org/watch for League coverage. In addition, select Patriot League basketball games will be televised nationally on CBS Sports Network.
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