UC Davis suspends entire baseball team over misconduct allegations
DAVIS, Calif. — UC Davis suspended its entire baseball team and put the team’s coaching staff on administrative leave Wednesday while it investigates unspecified allegations of misconduct.
The university’s office of compliance and policy is investigating the allegations, “and the entire baseball program has been placed on suspension pending the outcome of this review,†the UC Davis intercollegiate athletics department said in a statement.
The investigation is expected to last for the first two months of the fall quarter that begins in September, but it is too soon to determine when team activities including practices may resume, it said.
“We are committed to conducting a thorough assessment to determine the best path forward to provide a safe and inclusive experience for all team members,†the department said without elaborating.
It added that “the safety of students is of utmost importance†and that confidential resources such as counseling are available to help those affected.
University spokeswoman Melissa Blouin said she could not provide more details, including when the allegations surfaced, because the process “protects the privacy of all parties during an investigation.â€
The team finished at the bottom of the Big West Conference standings, with a record of eight wins and 32 losses this year.
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