The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) announced Friday that all sports competitions for Saint Augustine’s University (SAU) have been suspended through the end of the 2024-25 academic year.
The suspension of play in all sports is effective immediately.
The stunning announcement came after the CIAA Board of Directors said the decision was made after financially embattled SAU failed to meet conference compliance requirements. The Board also expressed concerns about SAU’s continued challenges to meet NCAA sports sponsorship and scheduling requirements for the season.
“While it is disheartening to make a decision of this magnitude that impacts one of our member institutions, the decision was guided through a fair, deliberate, and thoughtful process in efforts to determine what was best for the conference, while also protecting the wellbeing and holistic experience of the student-athletes,” said Board Chair Aminta Breaux.
Saint Augustine’s could choose to keep playing, but any results would not count toward CIAA standings and seeding. The Falcons are not eligible for any championship participation.