Overview
- The conference said the conduct violated its Principles and Standards of Sportsmanship and vowed not to tolerate behavior that targets or demeans others.
- Chants were reported during OSU’s Feb. 4 men’s basketball win over No. 14 BYU, with Cougars coach Kevin Young saying he heard “F the Mormons” from the student section.
- Oklahoma State said its immediate review found the chant followed a disputed call and referenced the Mormon faith in relation to game officials, and the school will not appeal.
- University leaders condemned the behavior, with president Jim Hess citing OSU’s values and outreach to BYU to reinforce expectations for fan conduct.
- The fine matches a $50,000 penalty issued to Colorado in September as similar incidents were reported at Arizona and Cincinnati over the past year.