CEDAR CITY, Utah -- The Thunderbird men's basketball program has paused all activities following a positive COVID-19 test result amongst their Tier 1 individuals. 

As a result, the team will not be making their scheduled road trip to Montana State this weekend. At this time, Big Sky Conference basketball games that are canceled will not be rescheduled.

"While we are sad that our men's basketball team will not be able to head out on the road this weekend, I am glad that we are putting the health and safety of our student-athletes, coaches and opponents first," SUU Director of Athletics Debbie Corum said. "Our team has had the best start we've ever seen here at Southern Utah, and we're very anxious to get them back on the court as soon as possible, but will make sure we're taking all the necessary precautions to do so." 

Southern Utah will aim to continue their season on January 7, as they'll host the Idaho Vandals inside the America First Event Center. Updates on these contests will be available at a later time. 

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