NCAA puts Morehead State on probation
Aug 26, 2010 - 7:38 PM MOREHEAD, Ky. (AP) -- The NCAA has placed the men's basketball program at Morehead State University on probation for two years for recruiting violations related to booster activity.The eastern Kentucky college announced Wednesday the penalties do not include the most serious sanctions of a postseason ban or a forfeiture of victories.
Morehead State president Wayne Andrews said in the statement that coach Donnie Tyndall, the 2007-2008 Ohio Valley Conference coach of the year, accepted full responsibility for the violations. This will be his fifth season with the Eagles.
Morehead State finished last season 24-11 and 15-3 in the OVC. In 2009, Tyndall led the Eagles to their first OVC tournament title and NCAA tournament bid in 25 years.
No one has shouted yet.
Be the first!
Be the first!
Related News
- Morehead State beats Jacksonville State 82-71 Feb 27
- Morehead State routs NAIA St. Catharine 105-66 Feb 16
- Racers rally to beat Morehead State in OVC semis Mar 7
- Eagles challenge Racers in OVC semifinals Mar 6
- Offense carries Buckeyes past Morehead State Dec 13
- Eagles and Buckeyes square off in non-conference action Dec 13
- Adams, Anderson pace UCLA past Morehead State Nov 23
- No. 22 UCLA plays host to Morehead State Nov 22
- Morehead State suspends Woods for one game Nov 23
- Kentucky overcomes pesky Morehead State Nov 21
- Eagles hope to soar above eighth-ranked Wildcats Nov 21
- Morehead State officially introduces Woods May 14