New Mexico Regents Move Forward With Cutting Sports

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — The Board of Regents at New Mexico's flagship university voted Thursday to eliminate four sports teams and make other changes to its troubled athletic department to address persistent budget problems and failures to meet federal gender equity requirements under Title IX. University President Garnett S. Stokes and athletic director Eddie Nunez presented recommendations to cut men's soccer, along with the men's and women's skiing and beach volleyball programs, during a special meeting. The unanimous vote came after the board heard hours of testimony from coaches, players, alumni and community members about the importance of the programs.Read more on NewsOK.com

 

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