LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) — Detroit Mercy has decided not to travel to Lexington this week for the Bluegrass Showcase due to issues with COVID-19.
Change to Detroit Mercy's season opening schedule as the Titans will not be traveling to Kentucky this week #DetroitsCollegeTeam
— Detroit Mercy MBB (@DetroitMBB) November 24, 2020
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The school announced that there was a positive test within the program.
The positive test came about from a member of the support staff and that individual is not experiencing any symptoms and is now in quarantine. No other players or coaches have tested positive, although a few members of the team are in isolation due to contact tracing.
Brad Calipari and Detroit Mercy were scheduled to face his dad and Kentucky Friday night.
Kentucky will tip-off the 2020 season Wednesday at 6 p.m. against Morehead St.
Richmond is the other school participating. Kentucky is scheduled to play them Sunday at 1 p.m.
Morehead St. will play Richmond Friday.