Wisconsin looking for new opponent on Thursday after Morgan State COVID-19 issues

The Wisconsin Badgers are looking for a new opponent on Thursday. Wisconsin was originally set to take on Morgan State, but Morgan State is unable to play because of COVID-19 issues. The men’s basketball team isn’t the only one that is impacted by this cancelation. Wisconsin and Morgan State were scheduled for a doubleheader, with the women’s teams also facing off earlier in the day on Thursday.

“The Wisconsin men’s basketball team is seeking a new opponent for Thursday at the Kohl Center after being notified that Morgan State is unable to travel to Madison due to COVID-19 complications within its program,” Wisconsin said in a release.

“The Badgers and Bears were scheduled to meet at 6 p.m. (CT) on Thursday, Dec. 23 as part of a men’s and women’s doubleheader at the Kohl Center. The women’s game vs. Eastern Illinois is still scheduled for Noon and the men’s team is now actively seeking a new opponent for the evening time slot.”

Wisconsin turns its attention to finding a new opponent thanks to COVID-19

Following a 9-2 start to the season, Wisconsin is now ranked in the AP Top 25 Poll. The Badgers come in at No. 24 in the latest AP Poll. Wisconsin picked up an impressive 65-63 victory over Houston earlier in the season. The Badgers recently fell to Ohio State, picking up its second loss of the season. Wisconsin also lost to Providence, who also entered the AP Top 25 this week, earlier in the year.

As COVID-19 continues to ravage its way through the sports world, Wisconsin is now turning its attention to finding a new opponent on Thursday, which is two days before Christmas.

Wisconsin is next scheduled to take on Illinois State on Dec. 29. Following that game, Wisconsin has an intriguing matchup on the road against Purdue, who is currently ranked as the No. 3 team in college basketball.