A tragic shooting on Brown University’s campus has led to the cancellation of the long‑awaited USC‑Brown men’s basketball matchup scheduled for Sunday at the Galen Center.
USC‑Brown Game Cancelled
The shooting on Brown University’s campus killed two students and wounded nine others. USC and Brown announced that the men’s basketball game scheduled for Sunday at the Galen Center has been canceled. Coach Eric Musselman said, “We are heartbroken by the tragedy on Brown University’s campus and extend our sincere condolences to the families and the entire Brown University community. We are thinking of them and wishing them strength during this extremely difficult time.”
USC Reschedules Opponent
USC will instead play Division III UC Santa Cruz at 1 p.m. Sunday at the Galen Center. Musselman added, “We want to thank UC Santa Cruz for coming in to play us on short notice.”
Ticket Information
All tickets for the canceled game will be honored on Sunday. Additional information will be sent to those who already purchased tickets.
Women’s Game Cancelled
Brown also announced the cancellation of Sunday’s home women’s basketball game against Monmouth. Both games were to be the first after Saturday’s shooting.
Key Takeaways
- USC‑Brown men’s game canceled due to campus shooting.
- USC will face UC Santa Cruz instead.
- All tickets honored; women’s game against Monmouth also canceled.
The cancellations highlight the profound impact of the tragedy on the college sports community.
