A former women’s basketball player is suing SMU and head coach Rhonda Rompola.
Jennifer Colli was a member of the basketball team before losing her scholarship due to an honor code violation. Colli says in her claim that she did not have “the opportunity to argue her case or to present evidence to defend herself before a judicial committee.”
The University issued a statement in response to the claim.
“SMU takes seriously any concerns expressed by students regarding their educational environment. In the case in question, two University offices investigated the student’s allegations — the Office of the Director of Athletics and the SMU Office of Institutional Access and Equity. The results of the investigations did not support the student’s claims. SMU stands by its findings and will address these issues in court.”
