Georgia Tech vs. Virginia ACC tournament game canceled |
The Atlantic Coast Conference announced today that the Georgia Tech vs. Virginia ACC men’s basketball tournament semifinal game has been canceled. The game was scheduled to be played on Friday, March 12 at 6:30 p.m.
The cancellation follows a positive test, subsequent quarantining, and contact tracing within the Virginia men’s basketball program. The team is adhering to the outlined protocols within the ACC Medical Advisory Group report, which is available on theACC.com (full report). With the cancellation Georgia Tech advances to the ACC Tournament championship game and will play the winner of tonight’s Florida State vs. North Carolina game that will now tip at 8:30 p.m. on ESPN. Statement from ACC Commissioner Jim Phillips: “I’m heartbroken for our student-athletes, coaches and support staff at both Duke and Virginia. Our teams have worked incredibly hard and sacrificed so much throughout this season. We continue to be led by our ACC Medical Advisory Group and the protocols put in place that have allowed our teams to safely compete during the 2020-21 season. We will follow the lead of our medical personnel to ensure the health and safety of our programs remain the top priority. Our student-athletes and schools have been remarkable this entire season while enduring incredibly challenging circumstances.” Breaking: Georgia Tech vs. Virginia canceled due to a positive test, subsequent quarantining, and contact tracing within the UVA program. Owing to Virginia's positive test, Georgia Tech has advanced to the ACC final for the first time since 2010. Tech last won the tournament in 1993. That was the weekend of the blizzard. This Guy is now in the ACC title game. pic.twitter.com/hyy6AqfkuZ
Georgia Tech advances to the ACC Tournament Championship. #PackerAndDurham pic.twitter.com/a75WooG2jS
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