Former Central Michigan wrestlers David Bolyard, Scott Mattingly and Luke Smith and former softball assistant Melissa Gentile will need to find new jobs this summer.
Eastern Michigan University announced March 20 softball, women’s tennis, men’s swimming and diving and wrestling will be eliminated following the 2018 spring season.
The move affects 58 male student-athletes and 25 female student-athletes, with the school saving roughly $2.4 million.
Eight full-time coaches, one graduate assistant and one part-time assistant coach will be eliminated.
Now, the Eagles will have 17 varsity sports, which is down from a Mid-American-Conference high 21.