Much anticipated matchup between No. 1 Gonzaga, No. 2 Baylor postponed due to positive COVID tests

By ADAM ZAGORIA

The much-anticipated matchup between No. 1 Gonzaga and No. 2 Baylor in Indianapolis was postponed on Saturday after Gonzaga said it had a positive COVID test with both a student-athlete and a non-student athlete.

The schools say they will try to reschedule.

Breaking: The big game between No. 1 @ZagMBB and No. 2 @BaylorMBB is off pic.twitter.com/GRKbCUsJkd

— Adam Zagoria (@AdamZagoria) December 5, 2020

Gonzaga played last week against Kansas and Auburn in Florida and announced after the Auburn game that it had positive tests. The NCAA recommends a 14-day pause after a positive COVID test to a Tier-1 individual, and numerous programs are currently paused across the country.

Scott Drew and Mark Few walking off the court in Indy, via CBS pic.twitter.com/8lbQl9S6ld

— Adam Zagoria (@AdamZagoria) December 5, 2020

Baylor head coach Scott Drew announced Nov. 23 he had tested positive and the Bears canceled several games, including Empire Classic contests against No. 18 Arizona State and (likely) then-No. 3 Villanova, as well as a separate game at Seton Hall.

Gonzaga (3-0) is next slated to play Tuesday against Tarleton State, while Baylor (3-0) is slated to host Nicholls State that same day.

Here’s what Gonzaga head coach Mark Few said today about playing Auburn after a player tested positive. #CollegeBasketball #Gonzaga pic.twitter.com/I86eWCOUIH

— Keith Osso (@OssoKXLY) November 27, 2020

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