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Western Oregon women’s basketball players sue university for $28 million, alleging abuse and retaliation

  • Nine players from Western Oregon University's women's basketball team filed a lawsuit against the university, coaches, and administration for $28.2 million, claiming retaliation for reporting abuse by the coaches.
  • The lawsuit alleges extreme workouts caused physical harm, including vomiting and significant weight loss, and requests the firing of coaches and counseling for players.
  • The players report emotional abuse, including derogatory comments from coaches, and violations of NCAA rules regarding practice limits and player treatment.
  • The university stated it is committed to fostering a supportive environment, while the players expressed the need for accountability and change.
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Winnipeg SunWinnipeg Sun

Western Oregon women's basketball players allege physical and emotional abuse

MONMOUTH, Ore. (AP) -- Former players for the Western Oregon women's basketball team have filed a lawsuit in federal court alleging emotional and physical abuse.

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Western Oregon women’s basketball players allege physical and emotional abuse

Former players for the Western Oregon women’s basketball team have filed a lawsuit in federal court alleging emotional and physical abuse.

·Seattle, United States
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Western Oregon women’s basketball players sue university for $28 million, alleging abuse and retaliation

A group of nine former women’s basketball players at Western Oregon University filed a lawsuit in Marion County Circuit Court on Wednesday, claiming retaliation from the school after they came forward with allegations of physical and verbal abuse from coaches last year.

·Portland, United States
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9 Western Oregon women’s basketball players sue over alleged abuse by coaches

Former members of the Western Oregon University women’s basketball team say they experienced physical and emotional abuse while playing during the 2023-24 season that was so severe it had significant physical and psychological effects, in some cases causing panic attacks, weight and hair loss, and eating disorders.Nine players filed a lawsuit Wednesday in federal court against the Monmouth-based school, the university’s president, two coaches, t…

·Portland, United States
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DII Basketball Team Hit With $28 Million Lawsuit By Former Players Who Allege They Were Subjected To 'Excessive Exercise' And Other Abuse

Western Oregon women's basketball coach Jessica Peatross and assistant DJ Marlow One of the most critical skills you can possess as the head coach of any sports team is knowing how to push your players while still being aware of the lines you shouldn’t cross. Unfortunately, it would appear a couple of people affiliated with the women’s basketball program at Western Oregon went a bit too far based on the claims in a $28.2 million lawsuit that’s b…

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Former athletes of WOU women's basketball team sue school and coaches, claiming verbal and physical abuse

Former athletes on the women's basketball team at Western Oregon University are suing the school and a few of their faculty members, for a little over $28 million.

·Portland, United States
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KATU broke the news in Portland, United States on Wednesday, January 29, 2025.
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