Eighteen Marquette men’s and women’s lacrosse players’ final seasons came to an unexpected end March 13.
One day following the NCAA’s decision to cancel March Madness, the Division I Council Coordination Committee announced March 13 that it will allow seniors in spring sports an extra year of eligibility due to the COVID-19 pandemic causing the cancelation of winter and spring championships.
According to the statement, details “will be finalized at a later time” because of conflicts with prior NCAA rules. There is not a decision on whether athletes in winter sports, such as basketball, will be granted the same opportunity.