WORCESTER — Holy Cross men’s basketball coach Bill Carmody will not be with the team for select road games for the remainder of the season due to a family health matter.

Carmody’s wife, Barbara, was diagnosed with cancer a year ago, and he will not travel to upcoming overnight road games so that he can be with her as she undergoes treatment.

Carmody will be at all practices and home games.

“The Holy Cross community means a lot to Barbara and me, and we are grateful for the support and understanding of (Holy Cross president) Father (Philip) Boroughs and interim athletics director (Brendan Sullivan),” Carmody said in a statement. “I am confident that my coaching staff can lead our student-athletes in my absence.”

HC’s assistants will split the coaching duties in Carmody’s absence.

On Friday afternoon, the team was en route to Washington for Saturday’s game at American without Carmody.

Due to the situation, Carmody was not available for further comment.

“Bill has the full support of Father Boroughs, me, and the entire college community as he makes his family a priority in this challenging time,” Sullivan said. “Our thoughts continue to be with Barbara and Bill, and we will do whatever is necessary to accommodate their needs and protect their privacy.”