FAMU cancels a pair of weekend men's hoops games because of positive COVID test

FAMU men's basketball practicing Thursday in Tampa at USF.

FAMU men’s basketball team which had traveled to Tampa this week for a road game against the University of South Florida, Friday had to cancel the game because of a positive COVID-19 tests by a support staff member.  FAMU also cancelled Sunday’s road game against the University of Nebraska. 

"We were informed of a positive test this (Friday) morning by our medical staff and immediately initiated COVID-19 protocol for retesting and quarantining. We continue to take every precaution to ensure the safety of our student-athletes and staff," said Director of Athletics Kortne Gosha. "Our men's basketball program will continue to prepare to compete in a safe manner and follow all CDC guidelines for practice and competition."

Late last month, FAMU cancelled the entire Lady Rattlers basketball season prior to its start citing concerns about COVID-19.