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Men's UM Basketball Vs IPFW Canceled Due To COVID-19 Concerns

The game will not be made up and all tickets purchased by fans will receive a full refund, according a news statement.

Frankie Collins #10 and Eli Brooks #55 of the Michigan Wolverines celebrate against the San Diego State Aztecs during the second half at Crisler Arena on December 04, 2021 in Ann Arbor, MI.
Frankie Collins #10 and Eli Brooks #55 of the Michigan Wolverines celebrate against the San Diego State Aztecs during the second half at Crisler Arena on December 04, 2021 in Ann Arbor, MI. (Nic Antaya/Getty Images)

ANN ARBOR, MI — The men's Michigan Wolverines basketball game against the Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons Tuesday night was canceled due to COVID-19 concerns within IFPW's program, the Michigan program confirmed the news in a statement on Tuesday.

"My first concern is for coach (Jon) Coffman and his players," Michigan coach Juwan Howard said in a statement. "I have said many times that we are living in a new world and we need to continue to be safe and diligent with taking care of each other. While we are disappointed we can’t play, we just want to make sure everyone is, and feels, safe and healthy."

The Wolverines were scheduled to host the Mastodons Tuesday night at the Breslin Center in Ann Arbor. The game will not be made up and all tickets purchased by fans will receive a full refund, according a news statement.

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The Wolverines’ next scheduled game is on Dec. 30 against Central Florida, which would mean there's a 12 day break between games for the Wolverines.

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