Following an ongoing investigation by the university’s Title IX office, Athletic Director Keith Carter has released a statement that “the anonymous allegations of inappropriate behavior by the softball staff are unsubstantiated.”
This comes after 13 people in connection with the program confirmed an investigation regarding allegations of sexual misconduct involving assistant coach Katie Rietkovich Browder and an unnamed senior softball player.
While there was no mention of Browder in the statement made by Carter, head coach Jamie Trachsel issued her own statement, conveying her thanks for the support she received during this time.
“We would like to express our sincere thanks and gratitude to our university leadership for thoroughly reviewing this matter and reaching a conclusion….