Texas Tech fires women's basketball coach amid claims of abuse after players detailed allegations in USA TODAY
mong the claims from players:
■ Emma Merriweather, a 6-5 center, said she was admonished by coaches for displaying symptoms of depression, for which she was eventually diagnosed. She was also allegedly told by assistant coach Nikita Lowry Dawkins to snap a rubber band on her wrist when she had a negative thought. Hocutt and Stollings each released statements Tuesday to USA TODAY Sports. Hocutt’s outlined how a committee reviewed the players' allegations against Petrella as well as other issues regarding the program. The committee presented its findings to Hocutt on July 3, a school spokesperson said.
Stollings said, in part: "We know change is difficult and that has been no different at Texas Tech. Some wonderful young women have decided to leave our program and pursue their dreams elsewhere. I hope they have found everything they are looking for at their new destination.
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