The Ohio State men’s basketball team huddles up prior to the Ohio State-Towson game Dec. 8. Ohio State won 85-74. Credit: Mackenzie Shanklin | Photo Editor
Ohio State men’s basketball’s Tuesday game against the University of Tennessee at Martin is canceled due to positive COVID-19 tests within the Buckeyes’ program, the team announced Sunday.
This marks the second-straight contest nixed for No. 15 Ohio State, as its originally scheduled game against No. 21 Kentucky Saturday was also canceled for COVID-19 within its program.
Team-related activities will remain suspended, according to a release. The status of Ohio State’s next scheduled game — against New Orleans Dec. 28 — is yet to be determined.
Head coach Chris Holtmann previously said the entire Buckeyes’ program is vaccinated. However, Holtmann also said “we’ve had real conversations” about ongoing COVID-19 issues around the country, as the omicron variant surges.
The game will not be rescheduled. According to a release, fans who purchased tickets will receive a refund.
