Bucknell University Athletics
Patriot League Basketball Schedule Update: Bucknell-Lafayette Men's and Women's Games Postponed
2/19/2021 5:15:00 PM | Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball
UPDATE from the Patriot League (2/19/21):
BETHLEHEM, Pa. – The Patriot League men's and women's basketball games between Bucknell and Lafayette, scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 20, and Sunday, Feb. 21, have been postponed due to health and safety precautions at Bucknell. The women's basketball games between Army West Point and Navy scheduled for this weekend will be canceled due to a positive COVID-19 test within the Army West Point women's basketball program's Tier 1.
The contests between the Bison and Leopards men's and women's teams will be rescheduled following discussions with the two schools and the League office. The two games between the Army West Point and Navy women's basketball teams, both slated to air on CBS Sports Network, will not be rescheduled.
The women's basketball contest featuring American at Loyola Maryland on Sunday, Feb. 21, will be moved from 1 p.m. to noon and now be televised nationally on CBS Sports Network.
The Army West Point women's basketball games against Holy Cross on Saturday, Feb. 27 and Sunday, Feb. 28 have also been canceled.
NCAA TIER 1 DEFINITION: Tier 1 is the highest exposure tier and consists of individuals for whom physical distancing and face coverings are not possible or effective during athletic training or competition. Examples of relevant individuals include student-athletes, coaches, athletic trainers, physical therapists, medical staff, equipment staff and officials.
Fans can visit the Patriot League's official website – www.patriotleague.org – for up-to-date scheduling information regarding men's and women's basketball in addition to the League's other 22 sports. Nearly every Patriot League men and women's basketball can be seen on ESPN+ - www.patriotleague.tv. International viewers can visit www.patriotleague.org/watch for League coverage. In addition, select Patriot League basketball games will be televised nationally on CBS Sports Network.
ABOUT THE PATRIOT LEAGUE
The Patriot League is in its fourth decade of academic and athletic achievement, continually demonstrating that student-athletes can excel at both academics and athletics without sacrificing high standards. The Patriot League's athletic success is achieved while its member institutions remain committed to its founding principle of admitting and graduating student-athletes that are academically representative of their class. Participation in athletics at Patriot League institutions is viewed as an important component of a well-rounded education.
BETHLEHEM, Pa. – The Patriot League men's and women's basketball games between Bucknell and Lafayette, scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 20, and Sunday, Feb. 21, have been postponed due to health and safety precautions at Bucknell. The women's basketball games between Army West Point and Navy scheduled for this weekend will be canceled due to a positive COVID-19 test within the Army West Point women's basketball program's Tier 1.
The contests between the Bison and Leopards men's and women's teams will be rescheduled following discussions with the two schools and the League office. The two games between the Army West Point and Navy women's basketball teams, both slated to air on CBS Sports Network, will not be rescheduled.
The women's basketball contest featuring American at Loyola Maryland on Sunday, Feb. 21, will be moved from 1 p.m. to noon and now be televised nationally on CBS Sports Network.
The Army West Point women's basketball games against Holy Cross on Saturday, Feb. 27 and Sunday, Feb. 28 have also been canceled.
NCAA TIER 1 DEFINITION: Tier 1 is the highest exposure tier and consists of individuals for whom physical distancing and face coverings are not possible or effective during athletic training or competition. Examples of relevant individuals include student-athletes, coaches, athletic trainers, physical therapists, medical staff, equipment staff and officials.
Fans can visit the Patriot League's official website – www.patriotleague.org – for up-to-date scheduling information regarding men's and women's basketball in addition to the League's other 22 sports. Nearly every Patriot League men and women's basketball can be seen on ESPN+ - www.patriotleague.tv. International viewers can visit www.patriotleague.org/
ABOUT THE PATRIOT LEAGUE
The Patriot League is in its fourth decade of academic and athletic achievement, continually demonstrating that student-athletes can excel at both academics and athletics without sacrificing high standards. The Patriot League's athletic success is achieved while its member institutions remain committed to its founding principle of admitting and graduating student-athletes that are academically representative of their class. Participation in athletics at Patriot League institutions is viewed as an important component of a well-rounded education.
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