Rutgers has forfeited Friday's volleyball match against the Gophers because of non-COVID-related illnesses, both schools announced.
Rutgers forfeits Friday's volleyball match against Gophers
The Scarlet Knights announced that the decision not to travel to Minneapolis was non-COVID related.
November 18, 2021 at 6:51PM
"The decision not to travel to Minnesota was supported by the Big Ten Conference and was made out of an abundance of caution surrounding the health and safety of the participants due to matters unrelated to COVID," Rutgers said in its news release.
The Gophers (18-7, 13-4 Big Ten) were credited with a conference win, and the forfeit dropped Rutgers to 8-20, 0-17 in the Big Ten.
The No. 9 Gophers are still on schedule to play No. 5 Wisconsin at 4 p.m., Sunday, at Maturi Pavilion.
Aaron Huglen and wife Maddie are expecting their first baby right before the Gophers take aim at a sixth NCAA title.
