NEW YORK – The BIG EAST Conference has announced the cancellation of the women's basketball contest between Butler and Providence. The Bulldogs were set to host the Friars on Sunday, Jan. 2.

The following BIG EAST women's basketball games have also been cancelled: Providence at Xavier (Dec. 31), Providence at Butler (Jan. 2), St. John's at Georgetown (Dec. 31) and Seton Hall at Georgetown (Jan. 2). The cancellations are a result of COVID issues within the Providence and Georgetown programs.

Per the BIG EAST game cancellation policy, the Conference office will attempt to reschedule the games in accordance with the parameters of the policy.