SANTA BARBARA, Calif.— The UC Santa Barbara Athletics Department announced a change in its upcoming men's basketball schedule Monday morning.

The Gauchos were scheduled to host rival Cal Poly on Thursday, January 6th, but the game has now been canceled due to Covid-19 protocols.

The UCSB Men's Basketball team's next scheduled game is set for Saturday, January 8th vs Cal State Bakersfield. No spectators are permitted but the game will be aired live on ESPN+.