Source: BroBible
Summary
The Western Athletic Conference (WAC) has banned Utah Valley University from participating in the men’s and women’s college basketball tournaments unless they pay a $1 million exit fee. The university was sued by the WAC for failing to pay the fee after announcing their departure for the Big West Conference in July. A preliminary injunction was granted, allowing Utah Valley to compete if they put the $1 million in escrow with the court. However, the university has not complied, and the WAC has set a deadline of 5:00 p.m. MT on March 10 for the payment.
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Utah Valley University is being held ransom by the Western Athletic Conference over a $1 million legal dispute. The university is required to pay an exit fee to participate in the college basketball postseason. The WAC has set a deadline for the payment, and if it’s not met, Utah Valley will be banned from the tournament. The university is trying to navigate the situation to preserve their chance at March Madness.
The lifestyle enters the chat: “When a $1 million exit fee is the price of playing ball.”
Author: Evan Null
