Now, all eyes turn to Michigan State.
The University of Iowa, facing litigation similar to Michigan State, announced Monday night it is reinstating its women's swimming and diving team, which was set for elimination at the end of the season.
A federal district court in December granted an injunction that ordered Iowa must continue the program amid the Title IX lawsuit.
“Every student-athlete in all 24 sports at Iowa has experienced challenges and uncertainty since the pandemic began. This has been especially true for the men and women in the four sports we announced would be discontinued after this season,” Iowa athletic director Gary Barta said in a statement Monday night.