Villanova basketball has paused team activities due to tier 1 positive COVID-19 tests within the program, the school announced Sunday.

Head coach Jay Wright, along with one other staff member, returned positive COVID-19 tests. Wright is isolating and experiencing "mild" symptoms.

"Our players have been very diligent and disciplined with all of the COVID protocols," Wright said. "Unfortunately, we have had two staff members test positive. I am one of them. My symptoms are mild, and we remain connected as a team and staff by phone and Zoom."

As a result of the pause, the Jan. 2 game against Xavier has been postponed. There has not been a determination on any games beyond the Xavier game at this point.