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Temple’s game against Villanova is postponed because of positive COVID-19 cases within the Owls program

This is Temple’s second COVID-19 postponement. The first came when Drexel experienced an outbreak on Dec. 18.

Temple coach Aaron McKie gestures during a game against Penn at the Liacouras Center on Dec. 4, 2021.
Temple coach Aaron McKie gestures during a game against Penn at the Liacouras Center on Dec. 4, 2021.Read moreCHARLES FOX / Staff Photographer
    by Sam Cohn and Isabella DiAmore, For The Inquirer
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Temple’s game against No. 22 Villanova scheduled for Wednesday has been postponed because of positive COVID-19 cases within the Owls’ program, the university said in a press release.

Temple would have had a chance at claiming a share of the Big 5 title if it beat Villanova on Wednesday. The Owls (7-5) are 2-1 in City Series play while the Wildcats are 8-4 and 3-0.

This is Temple’s second COVID-19 postponement. The first came when Drexel experienced an outbreak on Dec. 18. Since last season, the Owls have had had five pauses related to virus protocols.

A makeup date has yet to be announced. Temple is scheduled to host Houston at 5 p.m. Sunday.

La Salle women postponed

The Atlantic 10 announced the postponement of the La Salle-Virginia Commonwealth women’s basketball contest scheduled for Saturday because of concerns about the coronavirus. It will be rescheduled later.