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Tennessee vs. UT-Martin basketball game canceled due to COVID-19

Due to positive COVID-19 tests within UT-Martin's program, Tennessee has its fifth game of the season canceled.

Credit: AP

Tennessee head coach Rick Barnes reacts to a call during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Memphis Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee Basketball has to, yet again, cancel their season opener.

The Vols were set to open play against UT-Martin Wednesday, December 9th.

Due to positive COVID-19 tests within the UT-Martin program, the Vols have now had five games canceled so far in 2020.

SCORE UPDATE: 2020 5, #Vols 0
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Due to positive tests within the UT-Martin program, Wednesday’s contest has been canceled.

We are actively seeking another opponent for next week.

We will continue to provide scheduling updates as they become available. pic.twitter.com/BVOkQThy8x
— Tennessee Basketball (@Vol_Hoops) December 4, 2020

The Vols said they are actively seeking another opponent for next week.

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For ticket-related questions:

Tennessee Basketball Ticketing FAQ

Tennessee Basketball Ticket holders will receive communication via email if additional changes are made to Tennessee's schedule throughout the season and should ensure that VolsTix@utk.edu is recognized by their email client as a "safe sender" so emails are not directed to a junk or spam folder.