EVANSTON, Ill. – The women's basketball game on Thursday, Jan. 14 between Rutgers and Northwestern has been postponed due to continued COVID-19 concern within the Rutgers program.
The rest of the statement from Rutgers can be found below:
"The decision to postpone was made jointly by the Rutgers University Department of Athletics and its sports medicine staff in consultation with the Northwestern program and the Big Ten Conference. The schools will work with the Conference office to identify potential rescheduling options later this season.
The health, safety and well-being of the student-athletes, the program's coaching and support staff, and event personnel are the guiding concerns of all decision making within Rutgers Athletics. The program will resume its game schedule when its medical staff determines it is safe to do so based on protocols established by the Big Ten Conference."
The Wildcats' next scheduled game is Sunday at Penn State. Tip-off is set for 1 p.m. CT. Northwestern is ranked No. 22 in the country and owns a 6-2 record.
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The rest of the statement from Rutgers can be found below:
"The decision to postpone was made jointly by the Rutgers University Department of Athletics and its sports medicine staff in consultation with the Northwestern program and the Big Ten Conference. The schools will work with the Conference office to identify potential rescheduling options later this season.
The health, safety and well-being of the student-athletes, the program's coaching and support staff, and event personnel are the guiding concerns of all decision making within Rutgers Athletics. The program will resume its game schedule when its medical staff determines it is safe to do so based on protocols established by the Big Ten Conference."
The Wildcats' next scheduled game is Sunday at Penn State. Tip-off is set for 1 p.m. CT. Northwestern is ranked No. 22 in the country and owns a 6-2 record.
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Be the first to know what's going on with the 'Cats -- Follow @NU_Sports on Twitter, become a fan of Northwestern Athletics on Facebook, check us out on Instagram, visit our Social Media page and download our mobile app from the Apple Store and Google Play! To get involved with the #B1GCats, become a season-ticket holder or join the Wildcat Fund!