Black Hills State men's and women's basketball have postponed their Nov. 22 and 23 meetings with Regis and Colorado Mines, and rescheduled them to be played Jan. 3 and 4, respectively.

The Yellow Jackets were slated to open the season with home double-headers against Regis and Colorado Mines which are now rescheduled due to concerns surrounding an increase in COVID-19 cases in the area.

"Due to the nature of the coronavirus pandemic and what we are seeing in various locations around the region within our league (RMAC), the winter basketball schedule as it is currently set will need to be evaluated on a week-to-week basis," said Athletic Director Jhett Albers. "Decisions to travel and play will be based on COVID testing within each respective program as well as the landscape of the communities and areas of the host institutions. We will remain optimistic and flexible in our scheduling to continue to make the best decisions for the health and welfare of our student-athletes while still providing opportunities for them to compete."

BHSU is now scheduled to tip-off the season Dec. 4 at Western Colorado with the women starting at 5:30 p.m. and the men at 7:30 p.m.

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