The University of Virginia has canceled its game against rival Virginia Tech scheduled for Saturday following the slaying of three football players on campus just over a week ago.

The university made the announcement Monday night, two days after a nearly two-hour memorial service to remember Lavel Davis Jr., Devin Chandler and D'Sean Perry. The three were fatally shot on Nov. 13 after a field trip to see a play in Washington.

"The decision was made following communication between the Atlantic Coast Conference, Virginia and Virginia Tech athletic department administration," Virginia Tech said in a statement. "The ACC and Virginia Tech continue to support UVA following the devastating tragedy ... ."