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Stillman Postpones Games, Temporarily Restricts Attendance Due To COVID-19 Concerns

Here's the latest after the HBCU announced several basketball games have been rescheduled, in addition to restrictions on attendance.

Imani Wimbish-Gay for the Stillman College Lady Tigers
Imani Wimbish-Gay for the Stillman College Lady Tigers (Stillman College Athletics)

TUSCALOOSA, AL — Stillman College on Tuesday announced changes to its second-semester return for its men's and women's basketball teams due to COVID-19 protocols.

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The school said its first three women's basketball games — Jan. 3 at Blue Mountain College, Jan. 6 at University of Mobile and a Jan. 8 home game against Faulkner University — have each been postponed. Stillman will announce make up dates for the Mobile and Faulkner games once confirmed.

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While the No. 11 Stillman College men's basketball had its Jan. 3 trip to Blue Mountain College postponed, the team will still travel to the University of Mobile on Thursday, Jan. 6 for a 7:30 p.m. conference game and will host Faulkner University on Saturday, Jan. 8 at 3 p.m. at Birthright Alumni Hall in Tuscaloosa.

As a precaution against the spread of COVID-19, no fans will be allowed in the stands when the Tigers take on Faulkner.

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Stillman College and Blue Mountain are scheduled for a makeup doubleheader on Feb. 1 in Blue Mountain, Mississippi.


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