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Vermont cancels game against North Carolina due to HB2 law

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The Vermont Catamounts won't be traveling to North Carolina in late December.

The school announced it has canceled its Dec. 28 road game against the Tar Heels "due to concern over the state's HB2 law."

Athletic director Jeff Schulman said the following in a statement:

The decision to cancel to our Dec. 28 women's basketball game at North Carolina was made as a result of concerns over the HB2 law, which prevents transgender people from using government-run bathrooms based on their gender identity.

We strive very hard to create an inclusive climate for our students and staff in which they all can feel safe, respected, and valued. It would be hard to fulfill these obligations while competing in a state with this law, which is contrary to our values as an athletic department and university.

Schulman added the decision was a result of consultation with players on the team, coaches, and university officials

North Carolina has come under heavy criticism as a result of the law, and lost the 2017 NBA All-Star Game as a result.

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