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Statement from the Division II Men’s Lacrosse Committee

Mercy informed the Division II Men’s Lacrosse Committee on Friday that it is withdrawing from the Division II Men’s Lacrosse Championship due to positive COVID-19 tests and contact tracing.

Statement from the Division II Women’s Lacrosse Committee

The NCAA Division II Women’s Lacrosse Committee, in consultation with the NCAA Championship Medical Team, has declared today’s Mercy-Bentley game in the Division II Women’s Lacrosse Championship in Rochester, New York, a no-contest because of COVID-19 protocols.

Statement from the Division III Men’s Lacrosse Committee

The NCAA Division III Men’s Lacrosse Committee has declared the Christopher Newport-Endicott first-round NCAA tournament game scheduled for Saturday afternoon at Stevenson a no-contest because of COVID-19 protocols.

Statement from the Division I Women’s Golf Committee on Baton Rouge Regional

The NCAA Division I Women's Golf Committee regrets that the 2021 NCAA Division I Women’s Golf Championships regional in Baton Rouge could not be conducted as scheduled this week. The University Club has taken on over 7 inches of rain in...

Appeals committee remands show-cause order for UC Santa Barbara water polo coach

The Infractions Appeals Committee overturns findings for UC Santa Barbara men’s water polo head coach.

NCAA-DOD Grand Alliance conference highlights concussion biomarker research

The emergence of concussion biomarkers was among the critical research shared at the fourth annual NCAA-DOD Grand Alliance Concussion Conference.

Derrick Crawford named VP of hearing operations

President Mark Emmert has selected Derrick Crawford, a proven leader with decades of legal, regulatory and higher education experience, as the NCAA’s new vice president of hearing operations.

Statement from the NCAA Women’s Water Polo Committee

The NCAA Women’s Water Polo Committee regrets that fans will not be able to attend the preliminary rounds of the 2021 National Collegiate Women’s Water Polo Championship May 12-16 at the Spieker Aquatics Center on the campus of UCLA.

International 3-point line distance proposed in women’s basketball

The NCAA Women’s Basketball Rules Committee on Friday proposed moving the 3-point line to the international distance of 22 feet, 1¾ inches, beginning with the 2021-22 season.

Technical fouls proposed for players who flop in men’s basketball

The NCAA Men’s Basketball Rules Committee on Friday recommended officials assess technical fouls to players who fake being fouled, beginning in the 2021-22 season.

Statement from the Division I Men’s and Women’s Tennis Committee

The NCAA Division I Men’s and Women’s Tennis Committee has declared the Florida Gulf Coast-NC State match in the Division I Men’s Tennis Championships scheduled for today in Columbia, South Carolina, a no-contest because of COVID-19 protocols.

Division II addresses voluntary summer workouts, enrollment flexibility

The Division II Administrative Committee on Thursday voted to permit voluntary summer workouts at the request of the student-athlete in all team sports beginning July 5 until the start of the school’s fall 2021 term.

Division I Football Oversight Committee recommends preseason changes

The Division I Football Oversight Committee will ask the Division I Council to make preseason practice changes that protect the health and safety of student-athletes while providing the opportunity to prepare them for the football season.

Statement from the Division III Women’s Lacrosse Committee

The NCAA Division III Women’s Lacrosse Committee has declared the Washington and Jefferson-Farmingdale State second-round game scheduled for Saturday a no-contest.

Statement from the Division I Men’s and Women’s Tennis Committee

Due to COVID-19 contract tracing protocols, Liberty withdrew from the Division I Men’s Tennis Championships on Tuesday.

Committee adds competitors to DI track and field preliminary-round meets

The Division I Competition Oversight Committee on Wednesday approved expanding the number of participants who will compete in individual events and added an additional day to the Division I men’s and women’s outdoor track and field preliminary-round meets.

NCAA COVID-19 Medical Advisory Group updates guidance for testing of fully vaccinated individuals

The NCAA COVID-19 Medical Advisory Group has updated its recommendations for COVID-19 testing for college sports, noting fully vaccinated student-athletes and other Tier 1 individuals with no COVID-19-like symptoms may be exempt from routine testing.

DIII Presidents Council supports future action on name, image and likeness

The Division III Presidents Council made a motion of support Wednesday for the Division III Administrative Committee to act on name, image and likeness legislation between quarterly governance meetings. With the NCAA Board of Governors,...

DII Presidents Council sponsors 3 new proposals for 2022 Convention

The Division II Presidents Council on Wednesday advanced three additional proposals for the 2022 NCAA Convention. Two new members and a new vice chair were named to the Presidents Council, while a pair of new Management Council members were approved as well.

Division I Board of Directors, Presidential Forum discuss sustainability

The Division I Board of Directors reviewed the progress of the Division I Presidential Forum’s study of the sustainability of Division I athletics, and the forum members indicated they will continue to work toward identifying long-term priorities and solutions that will strengthen the division and its commitment to student-athletes.

Beach volleyball championship attendance policy set

COVID-19 protocols that call for a controlled environment for competing teams remain in place at the 2021 National Collegiate Beach Volleyball Championship in Gulf Shores, Alabama.

Board reaffirms commitment to updating name, image and likeness rules

With a number of state laws ready to take effect soon, the Association’s top governing body Tuesday reinforced its commitment to modernizing NCAA rules around name, image and likeness this summer.

NCAA Statement on Gonzalez-Cleaver Bill

“We value the bipartisan nature of U.S. Reps. Gonzalez and Cleaver to again collaborate across party lines and sponsor legislation to support student-athletes. Their House bill will strengthen the college athlete experience and support the...

NCAA transgender policy background, resources

The NCAA’s transgender policy — the focus of the most recent Social Series episode — exists to provide pathways to athletic participation for transgender and nonbinary student-athletes. It is based on the Association’s core values of inclusion and competitive equity.

NCAA updates fan attendance policy for upcoming outdoor championships

The NCAA will allow up to 50% fan capacity for its 2021 outdoor spring championships and Division I fall championships being held in the spring, based on recommendations from the NCAA COVID-19 Medical Advisory Group.

Panel approves changes to overtime rules in football

The NCAA Playing Rules Oversight Panel on Thursday approved a change to overtime rules for the 2021 football season.

Dayton women’s volleyball program committed recruiting violations

The Dayton women’s volleyball program committed violations in recruiting when the coaching staff contacted prospects too early and held impermissible tryouts.

Pittsburgh, Emporia State and New Jersey City win NCAA community service award

Student-athletes at Pittsburgh, Emporia State and New Jersey City have earned the NCAA Team Works Community Service Competition award.

Committee backs changing wrestling rules for correcting in-match timing errors

The NCAA Wrestling Rules Committee recommended that when referees have reasonable knowledge of a timing error, they may use an established rules protocol to make the appropriate correction.

Statement from the Division I Men’s Soccer Committee

Summit League automatic qualifier Denver has withdrawn from the 2020 NCAA Division I Men’s Soccer Championship due to COVID-19 protocols within its program.

Youngstown State failed to monitor its football program

Youngstown State’s football program committed recruiting violations.

UTEP softball and football programs commit violations

The University of Texas El Paso committed violations in the softball and football programs

Joint statement from women’s basketball committees on gender equity review

As the NCAA conducts its external review of gender equity issues in connection with the NCAA and with a focus on NCAA championships, the Women’s Basketball Committee and Women’s Basketball Oversight Committee will lead and assist in that...

Statement on Indianapolis FedEx shooting

The NCAA National Office is heartbroken over the tragic and senseless mass shooting that took place in our community last night at the FedEx facility. This latest horrible incident of gun violence, and the pain and suffering it has caused...

Division I to return to recruiting activities June 1

All Division I sports will return to their regular recruiting calendars beginning June 1. The Division I Council approved the return to recruiting activities during its videoconference this week.

DI Council adopts new transfer legislation

All Division I student-athletes will have a one-time opportunity to transfer and compete immediately beginning in the 2021-22 academic year, if legislation adopted by the Division I Council is ratified by the Division I Board of Directors. The board meets April 28.