Columbia suspends Megan Griffith for three games over coaching review

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 15, 2026, 8:49 PM

Last updated Oct 15, 2026

Columbia suspends Megan Griffith for three games over coaching review
Summary

Columbia has suspended women's basketball coach Megan Griffith for the first three games of the upcoming season. The decision comes after an external review found that her coaching interactions did not meet the university's expectations. Griffith will miss the November 2 opener against Davidson and two tournament games in Nashville. She expressed regret for her conduct and affirmed her responsibility as head coach. The women's basketball team stated their support for Griffith, describing their experience under her leadership as overwhelmingly positive.

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  • •Megan Griffith is suspended for the first three games of the season.
  • •Suspension results from a review of her coaching behavior.
  • •Griffith will miss the season opener against Davidson.
  • •Columbia women's basketball team stands by Griffith amid suspension.
  • •Griffith has an 11-year record of 171-99 at Columbia.
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Columbia has suspended women’s basketball coach Megan Griffith for the first three games of the upcoming season after a review determined she had coaching interactions with the team that didn’t align with expectations.

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