BETHLEHEM, Pa. - The Patriot League men's basketball games between Loyola University Maryland and American University scheduled for Saturday, January 2, and Sunday, January 3, have been postponed due to a positive COVID-19 test within Loyola's Tier 1 cohort. 
 
Loyola's men's basketball activities are currently paused. The contests between the Greyhounds and Eagles will be rescheduled following discussions with the two schools and the League office. 
 
The Greyhounds' men's basketball games against the U.S. Naval Academy, scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 9 and Sunday, Jan. 10 will also be postponed with scheduling adjustments to be announced at a later date. 
 
NCAA TIER 1 DEFINITION: Tier 1 is the highest exposure tier and consists of individuals for whom physical distancing and face coverings are not possible or effective during athletic training or competition. Examples of relevant individuals include student-athletes, coaches, athletic trainers, physical therapists, medical staff, equipment staff and officials.
 
For updates on schedules, go to LoyolaGreyhounds.com or follow the program on Twitter.