Baylor’s basketball program has shut down all team activities due to COVID-19 complications head coach Scott Drew announced on Saturday. Because of this, the Big 12 season opener between the Bears and Texas has been postponed.
Tarleton State was supposed to travel to Waco on Tuesday but that game has been canceled as well. Baylor has not announced if they will be able to play against Kansas State on Dec. 19.
Here the statement Drew made via BaylorBears.com:
“This is a disappointing time for everyone involved with our program, but we will always prioritize the health and safety of our student-athletes,” Drew said. “The Big 12 Conference prepared for this possibility by leaving the final week of the regular season open, and we look forward to hosting Texas at a later date. Our program will return to competition as soon as we can do so safely.”
Neither school nor the Big 12 conference has announced a makeup date.
Texas’ next scheduled game is Wednesday, Dec. 16 against Sam Houston State. When they take the court, it will have been a full week since the Longhorns played a game.
Big 12 play will begin on Sunday, Dec. 20 at home against Oklahoma State.
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