"The College submitted a 100-plus page appeal, which I thought adequately disproved the initial claim released to us by NJCAA, using official rosters and box scores of the Israel Basketball Association (IBBA), the official organization of professional basketball in Israel" said Dr. Sue Yowell, vice president of student services. "In hindsight, perhaps an oral hearing may have been more transparent and allowed us to better refute possible documentation or testimony that was not disclosed in NJCAA's initial letter. However, an oral hearing might not have been made available to us for several months. With the written appeal, we knew that the NJCAA would respond within 21 days."
The College has a 20-day period during which it can request arbitration. The College is taking this action under advisement.
The WNCC women's basketball team has won all four of their contests since the December 7 ruling removed Samorodova from the team. The Lady Cougars play their first home game of 2013 this evening at 5:30 p.m. in Cougar Palace against the McCook Indians.
Update:
On December 19, 2012, Western Nebraska Community College submitted a letter of appeal, with extensive supporting documentation, to the National Junior College Athletic Association regarding the amateur status of women's basketball player Evgenia Samorodova.
Update:
On December 7, 2012, Western Nebraska Community College received notice that one player on the WNCC women's basketball team was deemed ineligible by the National Junior College Athletic Association.