Nine former Western Oregon University’s women’s basketball players filed a lawsuit Wednesday against the university, two coaches and multiple faculty members, alleging emotional and physical abuse that included excessive practices and inappropriate comments regarding players’ appearances.

Nine former women's basketball players at Western Oregon are suing their coaches and school, contending they were victims of physical abuse and bullying.

The women allege the abuse occurred during the 2023-24 season and caused lasting damage for some players, including eating disorders and panic attacks.

A group of nine former Western Oregon women's basketball players are seeking roughly $28 million in a lawsuit that accuses their former coaches of multiple forms of abuse.

Nine former women’s basketball players at Western Oregon University filed a lawsuit on Wednesday, claiming retaliation from the school after they came forward with allegations of physical and verbal abuse from coaches last year. (Photo by Peter G. Aiken/Getty Images) Getty Images

The suit alleges the NCAA Division II university allowed coaches to abuse players, then took away their scholarships in retaliation for speaking up.

Nine former Western Oregon women’s basketball players filed a $28 million lawsuit against the university on Wednesday, in which they allege year-long abuse.

Nine former members of the Western Oregon University women’s basketball team say they experienced severe physical and emotional abuse during the 2023-24 season.