UW women’s basketball season opener postponed due to COVID-19 protocols

MADISON, Wis. — The season opener for the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s women’s basketball team has been postponed.

The game against the Miami Redhawks was initially scheduled for Wednesday. According to a news release from UW Athletics, the game was postponed due to “protocols related to COVID-19 for the Redhawks.”

The game will be rescheduled for later in the season.

#Badgers announce Wednesday’s season opener vs. Redhawks postponed.

UW Women host Western Illinois on Sunday. pic.twitter.com/2PM39NJvw8

— Zach Hanley (@ZachHanley2) November 24, 2020

The Badgers will now kick off their season against Western Illinois on Sunday.

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