The University of Pacific canceled a volleyball match against Brigham Young University (BYU) over the debunked race hoax from August.
Nonetheless, the University of the Pacific announced on Monday that the women’s volleyball team would be forfeiting the upcoming match against BYU, citing Richardson’s claims.
“The team expressed concerns following reports of racist and hostile comments during an August 26 match. Pacific stands with our student-athletes,” a“The volleyball team has decided to not play the November 10 game at Brigham Young University,” a Pacific spokesperson commented.Rachel Richardson/Getty Images
“The University of the Pacific’s decision to forfeit this week’s women’s volleyball match is unwarranted and deeply disappointing,” the spokesperson said., BYU will not tolerate any conduct that would make a student-athlete feel unsafe in our athletic environments. It is unfortunate that Pacific would make a decision that perpetuates the very challenge we are working to heal in our polarized society,” it added.
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