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The Duke basketball program has canceled its season opener.
On Monday, the Blue Devils announced that a member of the Gardner-Webb program has tested positivie for COVID-19.
As a result, Duke has decided not to move forward with the game.
“Our game Wednesday night vs. Gardner-Webb has been postponed following a positive COVID-19 test within the Gardner-Webb program,” the program said in a statement.
“Our season opener is now scheduled for this Saturday vs. Coppin State in Cameron (2 PM ET, ACC Network Extra).”
NEWS: Our game Wednesday night vs. Gardner-Webb has been postponed following a positive COVID-19 test within the Gardner-Webb program.
Our season opener is now scheduled for this Saturday vs. Coppin State in Cameron (2 PM ET, ACC Network Extra).
— Duke Men’s Basketball (@DukeMBB) November 23, 2020
Duke will now open the season on Nov. 28, against Coppin State.
