CINCINNATI, Ohio — The men’s basketball game scheduled for Tuesday between Cincinnati and Houston has been canceled due to the number of student-athletes available at Houston because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

"The game will be considered a no-contest by the NCAA. As per conference policy and for the purpose of conference standings only, Cincinnati will be awarded a forfeit win and Houston will be assessed a forfeit loss," said David Cohen, director of strategic brand engagement for the University of Cincinnati in a press release on Sunday.

Cincinnati (10-3) is expected to return to action Saturday, Jan. 1 at home against Tulane.

The game between UC and Houston was called off as dozens of college men's basketball games have been canceled nationwide due to the pandemic.

The men's basketball game between Ohio State and Tennessee-Martin was canceled last week due to continuing COVID-19 issues within the Buckeyes’ program.

No. 5 UCLA’s men’s basketball home games against No. 6 Arizona on Dec. 30 and Arizona State on Jan. 1 were postponed Friday because of an ongoing COVID-19 outbreak within the program.

The Bruins (8-1) have not been played since a Dec. 11 victory at Marquette. Five games have been called off and team activities remain paused.

Rescheduled dates for the Arizona and Arizona State games will be announced when they are finalized with the Pac-12 Conference.

Arizona did have a previous postponement rescheduled and now will host Washington on Jan. 3. The Wildcats were scheduled to face the Huskies on Dec. 2 in the Pac-12 opener for both schools, but that game was called off due to COVID-19 issues with the Huskies.

Elsewhere, Maryland announced that its Dec. 28 game against in-state opponent Loyola has been called off because of COVID-19 issues within the Loyola program. The Terrapins are looking for a replacement opponent.

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