In an outrageous decision even by B1G Conference standards, the NU Women's BB away games against UCLA and USC have been ruled as NORTHWESTERN forfeits. I can't possibly understand how this is a fair decision, even when taking into account their current W/L records. They should be ruled as no contests, akin to when a conference baseball or softball game is canceled.
WBB - January Forfeits Due to Wildfires
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In an outrageous decision even by B1G Conference standards, the NU Women's BB away games against UCLA and USC have been ruled as NORTHWESTERN forfeits. I can't possibly understand how this is a fair decision, even when taking into account their current W/L records. They should be ruled as no contests, akin to when a conference baseball or softball game is canceled.
Some of the comments say that Penn State made the trip and USC and UCLA made arrangements for them to play the games at Long Beach (presumably away from the wildfires).
Were these same accommadations offered to NU but were turned down? If so, it might be the right decision.
Were these same accommadations offered to NU but were turned down? If so, it might be the right decision.
UCLA offered to move game to Long Beach and USC area wasn't affected by the fires. It sucks by I have to agree with decision to declare forfeits. Bad look for NU by canceling.
Better outcome than two 50 points losses.
Missed out on game experience against two of the top teams in the nation.
Meh, give what was going on at the time and, at least, in the media surrounding the fires, I'm perfectly ok with NU choosing to not send the team that way. Bummer about the forfeits and the playing experience would have been good for the team. I am curious about how much effort was, or wasn't, put into rescheduling the games. It's super safe to assume that if the shoes were on the other feet, the B1G would have forced the games be played, but life goes on.
I'll be sad to say goodbye to Daley, Walsh, and the other seniors on Sunday.
I'll be sad to say goodbye to Daley, Walsh, and the other seniors on Sunday.
