Knoxville, TN – The Tennessee women’s basketball program has paused all team activities following one positive COVID-19 Coronavirus test result and subsequent contact tracing among its Tier 1 personnel, which consists of coaches, student-athletes, team managers, and support staff.
All of Tennessee’s Tier 1 personnel returned two negative tests (PCR and rapid antigen) administered within 36 hours of Monday night’s game.
The positive test was administered as part of Monday’s routine surveillance protocol, with the result returning Tuesday morning.
The UT Lady Vol basketball program is following SEC, local, and university public health guidelines to prioritize the health and safety of all student-athletes and staff as well as the campus and local community.
SEC Statement
Due to a combination of a positive test, contact tracing, and subsequent quarantining of individuals within the Tennessee women’s basketball program, the Tennessee at Texas A&M game on December 31st and Kentucky at Tennessee game on January 3rd have been postponed, consistent with Southeastern Conference COVID-19 management requirements.
The SEC’s COVID-19 management requirements, as developed by the SEC’s Return to Activity and Medical Guidance Task Force, are available on SECsports.com.
