Arizona State University eliminated 3 men’s athletic teams on May 13 — wrestling, swimming and tennis. These are the first cuts since 1993 when ASU dropped men’s gymnastics, archery and badminton. As many as 70 male athletes lost their opportunity to play collegiate sports and 6 full-time coaching positions were eliminated.
Men’s varsity sports make up 40% of ASU’s athletic programs. Those still being funded are:
- Baseball, basketball, cross country, diving, football, golf, indoor track & field, outdoor track & field
Varsity women’s teams make up 60% of ASU’s athletic programs. Those still being funded are:
- basketball, cross country, golf, gymnastics, indoor track & field, outdoor track & field, soccer, softball, swimming & diving, tennis, volleyball, and water polo Continue reading
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