Stephen F. Austin volleyball players file lawsuit against university
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 13, 2026, 8:17 PM
Last updated Jul 13, 2026
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.
- •Players allege retaliation for supporting Title IX lawsuit.
- •Cutting of women's sports teams was linked to budget cuts.
- •Both players continued supporting litigation after team reinstatement.
- •Players seek monetary compensation and a jury trial.
- 8:17 PMYahoo Sports — Why Stephen F. Austin Volleyball Players Are Suing Their School
"Both players were cut from the team following the 2025-26 season.
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