ELON, N.C. – Elon University's home men's basketball game against James Madison University on Saturday, Feb. 10, is being postponed due to suspected cases of mumps affecting the JMU men's basketball team and due to concerns for potential exposure to opposing players.
 
Within the JMU coaching staff, there was one probable case of mumps in an individual who has since recovered. Three other individuals have been identified as suspected cases of mumps with no confirmed diagnosis at this time. At this point, there is one possible case affecting a student-athlete.  Confirmatory testing has been initiated.  As a precaution, all student-athletes and associated personnel related to both men's and women's JMU basketball programs have received MMR booster injections.
 
JMU Athletics continues to work closely with health officials regarding best practices for treatment and limiting exposure.  The department is working closely with the Colonial Athletic Association and all upcoming basketball opponents to make appropriate precautionary decisions regarding contests in the near future. A make-up date for the game will be communicated as more information is available.