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DePaul-Georgetown game canceled because of coronavirus issue

The Hoyas cited a COVID-19-related issue with the program.

By Associated Press

Georgetown coach Patrick Ewing will not lead his team against DePaul tonight.

Georgetown has canceled its men’s basketball game against DePaul on Wednesday night, citing a COVID-19-related issue with the program.

Georgetown (3-8) and DePaul (1-4) are the 10th- and 11th-place teams in the Big East.

Georgetown, coached by Patrick Ewing, is playing home games at on-campus McDonough Arena without fans.

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