Utah Tech Women’s Basketball Coach Suspended for Two Games Following Player Complaints Investigation

Seattle Sports

The University of Utah’s women’s basketball team has been rocked by the news that their head coach, Lynne Roberts, has been suspended for two games following an investigation into player complaints.

The investigation was launched after several players on the team filed complaints with the university’s Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action. The complaints alleged that Roberts had created a hostile environment for the players, with the players claiming that Roberts had made derogatory comments about their race, gender, and sexual orientation.

The university’s investigation found that Roberts had made inappropriate comments to the players and had created a hostile environment for them. As a result, the university suspended Roberts for two games and issued a letter of reprimand.

The suspension of Roberts has been met with mixed reactions from the team. Some players have expressed their support for Roberts, saying that she is a great coach and that they are glad she is still part of the team. Other players have expressed disappointment in the university’s decision, saying that Roberts should have been suspended for longer.

Regardless of the opinions of the players, the university has made its decision and Roberts will be suspended for two games. This suspension is a reminder that all coaches must be held accountable for their actions and that creating a hostile environment for players is unacceptable.

It is unclear what will happen after the two-game suspension is over, but it is clear that the University of Utah is committed to creating a safe and respectful environment for its student athletes.

Utah Tech Women's Basketball Coach Suspended for Two Games Following Player Complaints Investigation