The baseball program at the University of California, Davis, was suspended and the coaching staff were fired after allegations of misconduct, officials said.
The school’s intercollegiate athletics department said Wednesday declaration“The university has become aware of allegations of misconduct by the college baseball team,” he added.
While the University of California Davis Office of Compliance and Policy is investigating the allegations, “the entire baseball program has been suspended,” the department said. Additionally, baseball coaching staff were placed on administrative leave.
Investigations are expected to continue in the first two months of the quarter, which will begin on September 20.
“Right now it is too early to know for sure when team activities, including training, will begin,” said the athletics department.
The statement did not elaborate on the allegations, but said the department was “committed to conducting a comprehensive assessment to determine the best path to provide a safe and comprehensive experience for all team members.” Campus resources were available to help those affected by the alleged behavior, according to the school.
University spokeswoman Melissa Bloen did not respond to a request for further comment from NBC News on Thursday. None of the five coaches listed on the UC Davis baseball team responded to requests for comment.
The team is at the bottom of the Big West Conference rankings, with Disco Of eight wins and 32 losses this year.
