SUNY Old Westbury Statement on Athletics Investigation

SUNY Old Westbury has recently received reports concerning potential NCAA rules violations relating to its women’s basketball program.

SUNY Old Westbury embraces a steadfast commitment to integrity and ethical behavior. This core principle necessitates that the institution addresses this allegation thoroughly.

In response to the reported information, the university has opened an investigation, communicated with the affected students, and notified the NCAA. Our immediate goal is to discover the facts, and our primary concern is the welfare of our students.

The campus will continue to communicate with the affected students and to comply with all necessary university and NCAA procedures and protocols.

To protect the integrity of the investigation, and consistent with NCAA bylaws, the campus will refrain from further comment while the review is ongoing.

We ask all in the SUNY Old Westbury community to have patience as we support those affected and search for the truth and to have confidence that the university’s actions will be consistent with our values.