Stephen F. Austin volleyball players file lawsuit against university

Two beach volleyball players at Stephen F. Austin are suing the university after they were cut from the team following the 2025-26 season. Ryann Allison and Brynn Dowd allege that their dismissals were retaliatory actions connected to their involvement in a Title IX lawsuit against the university regarding cuts to women's sports teams. The players claim they supported the original lawsuit and were dismissed despite being among the team's most successful athletes. They seek monetary compensation and a jury trial. Stephen F. Austin acknowledged the lawsuit but declined further comment.

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