The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:
Vanderbilt has canceled its women’s basketball season opener against Tennessee Tech due to a lack of available players.
School officials announced Tuesday morning that the opener scheduled for Nov. 25 is canceled because of the number of players quarantined due to positive COVID-19 tests, contact tracing and injuries.
Athletic director Candice Lee says disruption is likely while competing in a pandemic and schools must be as flexible as possible with the health of athletes and community the top priority.
Tennessee Tech athletic director says it’s unfortunate but the current reality of college athletics.