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Chuck Love argues relationship with player was consensual amid lawsuit

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 11:05 PM

Last updated Aug 11, 2026

Chuck Love argues relationship with player was consensual amid lawsuit

Summary

Former Nebraska women’s basketball assistant coach Chuck Love has acknowledged a five-month sexual relationship with player Ashley Scoggin, stating that it was consensual. Love is seeking dismissal from Scoggin's Title IX lawsuit, claiming that the relationship did not violate constitutional rights. The lawsuit alleges Scoggin was groomed for the relationship and was improperly removed from the team after an incident at a hotel in February 2022. Nebraska is also attempting to have Scoggin's lawsuit dismissed. A federal judge will soon decide on the motions filed by both Love and Nebraska.

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Key Details

•Chuck Love engaged in a consensual relationship with Ashley Scoggin from September 2021 to February 2022.
•The lawsuit alleges Scoggin was removed from the team due to her relationship with Love.
•Nebraska officials filed a motion to dismiss Scoggin's lawsuit against the university.
•A federal judge will rule on the motions in the near future.

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11:05 PMYahoo Sports — Ex-Nebraska coach says relationship with player was consensual, 'not unconstitutional'

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Chuck Love, a defendant in Ashley Scoggin’s lawsuit against Nebraska, argues in court their relationship was consensual, "not unconstitutional."
— Yahoo Sports

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