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sports1 year ago

"Utah Women's Basketball Team Relocates Amid Racial Hate Crimes at NCAA Tournament"

The Utah women's basketball team was forced to change hotels during the NCAA tournament after experiencing "racial hate crimes," including being targeted with racial slurs by individuals in trucks while walking to and leaving a restaurant. The team's coach, Lynne Roberts, described the incidents as "shocking" and expressed frustration at the lack of safety in the tournament environment. The NCAA and host school Gonzaga assisted the team in relocating to a different hotel, and Gonzaga condemned the incidents, emphasizing the priority of safety and welfare for tournament participants.

sports1 year ago

"Utah NCAA Tournament Hotels Relocated Due to Racial Hate Crimes"

Utah women's basketball team experienced "racial hate crimes" and had to change hotels during the NCAA Tournament in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho due to safety concerns. The team, cheerleaders, and school band were subjected to racial slurs and intimidation by individuals in trucks, prompting the NCAA and Gonzaga to relocate the team. The incidents have sparked outrage and concern, with the university filing a police report, and have raised awareness about the presence of far-right extremists in the region.

sports1 year ago

"Utah Women's Basketball Team Confronts Racial Hate Crimes During NCAA Tournament"

The Utah women's basketball team had to change hotels during the NCAA Tournament due to "racial hate crimes," according to coach Lynne Roberts. The incidents occurred after the team checked into a hotel in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, and the NCAA and Gonzaga assisted in finding a new hotel. Gonzaga's athletic department released a statement condemning "hate speech in any form," and Roberts expressed disappointment, saying the incidents made her players feel unsafe during what should have been a joyous occasion.

sports1 year ago

"Racial Hate Crimes Reported During Utah Hotel Stay for NCAAs"

Utah women's basketball team experienced "racial hate crimes" at their NCAA tournament hotel in Idaho, prompting a hotel change for safety reasons. Coach Lynne Roberts revealed the incidents after their loss to Gonzaga, expressing shock and upset over the disturbing events. The lack of hotel space in the Spokane area led to teams being housed in Coeur d'Alene, where the incidents occurred. Gonzaga and the NCAA worked to relocate the team, emphasizing the priority of safety and welfare for all participants.

sports1 year ago

"Utah Coach Reveals Team's Racial Hate Experience at NCAA Tournament Hotel"

Utah coach Lynne Roberts revealed that her team experienced "racial hate crimes" at their first NCAA Tournament hotel, prompting a hotel change for safety concerns. The incidents occurred in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, where the team was relocated after arriving for the tournament due to limited hotel space in the Spokane area. Roberts emphasized the upsetting nature of the situation and expressed disappointment that the positive tournament experience was marred by these events. Gonzaga issued a statement prioritizing the safety and welfare of all participants, while far-right extremist groups have been reported in the region.