April 26, 2002

NCAA Punishes 2 Colleges for Rules Violations

By WELCH SUGGS

Two colleges in Division II of the National Collegiate Athletic Association have been penalized for violating association rules. Kentucky State University was put on probation for two years for allowing ineligible athletes to compete, and the University of Tampa was punished for improper payments that were made to athletes.

According to the NCAA's Division II Committee on Infractions, Kentucky State also lacked "institutional control" over its athletics department.

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