Marquette University pauses basketball team activities following 2 positive COVID-19 tests

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- The Marquette University men's and women's basketball teams have paused all team activities immediately, according to the university, after receiving one positive COVID-19 test result in each program. 

The most recent weekly round of testing, conducted on Oct. 19, produced two positive results in a total of 45 tests of men's and women's student athletes and NCAA-defined Tier 1 team personnel. 

The university says all individuals within Tier 1 will quarantine for 14 days.

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