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Marshall Women’s Swim & Dive Team Members File Title IX Lawsuit Over Cut Program

Fifteen members of Marshall University’s women’s swim and dive team have filed a class‑action lawsuit alleging Title IX violations after the school announced the program’s elimination at the end of the 2025‑26 season. The university cites an $819,000 annual budget, inadequate facilities, and a shift to a new women’s stunt program costing $320,000 as justification. An independent audit revealed the school shortchanged female athletes by 210‑250 participation opportunities over the past three years. Plaintiffs seek a temporary restraining order to halt the cut while the case proceeds.