Sunday’s game between Baylor and Seton Hall has been canceled, both programs announced Tuesday.
For the Bears, ESPN’s preseason No. 1 team, it’s their third game cancelled since coach Scott Drew tested positive for COVID-19 last Sunday.
“While we were excited about this Big 12-Big East Battle matchup, we agreed that canceling this year’s game was the best decision for both programs,” a statement from Seton Hall said.
Baylor dropped out of the Empire Classic — including games against Arizona State and potentially Villanova — after Drew’s positive test. The Bears now are scheduled to open their season against Illinois in the Jimmy V Classic on Dec. 2 in Indianapolis.
“Baylor men’s basketball continues to explore scheduling options for the 2020-21 season and will announce any further details as soon as possible,” the school said.
Seton Hall heads to Louisville for Friday’s season-opener against the Cardinals, and could attempt to get a second game in Louisville’s multi-team event dubbed the Wade Houston Tipoff Classic. If not, the Pirates won’t play again until Dec. 2 at Rhode Island.