Missouri head coach Cuonzo Martin, left, talks with Terrence Phillips during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Illinois Saturday, Dec. 23, 2017, in St. Louis. Illinois won 70-64. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Jeff RobersonST. LOUIS • An investigation has been opened into recently suspended basketball player Terrence Phillips by the University of Missouri-Columbia's Title IX office, according to an email obtained by the Post-Dispatch.
The Title IX office is tasked with investigating issues of sex discrimination and sexual violence on campus.
The email from the office to an alleged victim said "based on additional information received by our office, the university is proceeding with an investigation against Terrence Phillips.