Boston University Terriers, Holy Cross Crusaders both wear masks during Tuesday's basketball game

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Tuesday, January 5, 2021
The Boston University men's and women's basketball teams opened their seasons wearing masks on Jan. 4, 2021.
The Boston University men's and women's basketball teams opened their seasons wearing masks on Jan. 4, 2021.
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SAN FRANCISCO -- Basketball players for Boston University and Holy Cross will wear masks on the court during Tuesday's match.

According to our sister network, ESPN, it will be the first men's college basketball game of the season in which both teams wear masks.

Boston University requires players to wear masks on campus and the Tuesday's match will be held on BU's campus.

The Boston University men's and women's basketball teams opened their seasons wearing masks - not just on the sidelines, but during their games.

Wearing masks can help stop the spread of COVID-19, but only when worn correctly over the nose and mouth.

During Monday's match on Holy Cross' campus, BU players wore masks but it appears several players had their noses exposed.

Tuesay's game begins at 11 a.m. PST. It will air on ESPN+.

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