Oregon, Women's Basketball
The women allege the abuse occurred during the 2023-24 season and caused lasting damage for some players, including eating disorders and panic attacks.
Nine former women’s basketball players at Western Oregon University filed a lawsuit on Wednesday, claiming retaliation from the school after they came forward with allegations of physical and verbal abuse from coaches last year. (Photo by Peter G. Aiken/Getty Images) Getty Images
Nine former members of the Western Oregon University women’s basketball team say they experienced severe physical and emotional abuse during the 2023-24 season.
The suit alleges the NCAA Division II university allowed coaches to abuse players, then took away their scholarships in retaliation for speaking up.
Nine former Western Oregon women’s basketball players filed a $28 million lawsuit against the university on Wednesday, in which they allege year-long abuse.
Former players on the team during the 2023-2024 season said coach Jessica Peatross and assistant coach Dementrus Marlow abused and later retaliated against them.
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