The Big East men’s basketball schedule continues to be disrupted by COVID-19 concerns as Wednesday’s game between Georgetown and Providence has resulted in the third cancellation and forfeit this season.
Because of COVID issues within the Hoyas’ program, per Big East policy, the game will be a forfeit and a loss for Georgetown and a win for Providence.
Last week, Seton Hall had to forfeit and take a loss in its conference season-opener when its game against St. John’s was canceled due to COVID issues with the Pirates. On Monday, Seton Hall picked up a win over DePaul for the same reasons within the Blue Demons’ program.
Big East policy states teams without enough players available to compete due to COVID-19 must forfeit. A win is given to its opponent and the team that had to forfeit is given a loss in the conference standings.
Georgetown is now 6-6 overall following an 80-73 loss to TCU on Saturday and its forfeit this week. Providence is now 12-1 overall and 2-0 in league play.