Tuesday's Illini game postponed as Gophers struggle with COVID

Posted February 06, 2023 12:00 am

Associated Press

Illinois players celebrate during an NCAA college Big Ten Conference men's basketball game against Iowa, Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023, in Iowa City, Iowa. Associated Press

MINNEAPOLIS - Minnesota's game at Illinois that was scheduled for Tuesday has been postponed because of COVID-19 health and safety protocols within the Gophers' program.

The announcement was made Monday by Minnesota, which didn't specify how many players would have been unable to play. The game at State Farm Center was rescheduled for Feb. 20.

The Gophers (7-15, 1-11) had only eight available scholarship players for their last game, an 81-46 loss to Maryland on Saturday. Dawson Garcia (ankle) has missed the last four games, and Braeden Carrington (leg) has missed the last six. Parker Fox and Isaiah Ihnen will not play this season while recovering from knee injuries.

Minnesota is next scheduled to host Iowa on Sunday. Illinois (16-7, 7-5) will host No. 24 Rutgers on Saturday.

Minnesota forward Jamison Battle (10) reacts after a foul call during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Maryland, Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023, in Minneapolis. Associated Press

Minnesota forward Jamison Battle, bottom right, handles the ball while defended by Maryland forward Donta Scott (24) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023, in Minneapolis. Associated Press

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