Brown, USC canceled game after fatal shooting

Last Saturday, another heinous act of violence took place in this country. This time it was on the campus of Brown University. Two students were killed and nine others were injured in a shooting in Providence, Rhode Island.

As a result of this tragic event, Brown Athletics and USC Athletics had on cancellation by mutual consent non-conference matchup that was scheduled for this Sunday at Southern California.

Here’s a quote about USC cancellation in a recent ESPN article.

“The entire USC community extends its support to Brown University following the tragedy that has affected its students, staff, alumni and the city of Providence,” USC said in a statement.

According to the article, USC will aim to face a new opponent on Sunday. More information about that game will be released in the coming days.

Brown is 5-7 on the season and last lost to Providence 86-79 a week ago. Brown’s next game is Dec. 31 against Johnson Wells before they begin conference play against Yale.

USC is 10-1 on the season and recently beat Washington State 68-61 at home. USCD will host UTSA tomorrow night. Star player Rodney Rice could miss the rest of the season with injury.