INDIANAPOLIS - The Horizon League announced on Friday (Dec. 18) changes to the upcoming men's basketball schedule, impacting head coach Byron Rimm II's squad. The Jags will now miss the opening two weekends of Horizon League play due to COVID-19 protocols.

The Jaguars will no longer make trips to Purdue Fort Wayne (Dec. 19-20) or Detroit Mercy (Dec. 26-27) to start the campaign. IUPUI's Horizon League opener is now expected to occur on Jan. 1-2 when the Jaguars host Cleveland State at Indiana Farmers Coliseum.