Adams State to Discontinue Women’s Lacrosse Program
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Adams State University has announced the discontinuation of its women’s lacrosse program, the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference acknowledged Tuesday. Following the announcement by the university, the RMAC has deemed the unplayed contests on the Grizzlies’ 2022 schedule as forfeits.
Upon the conclusion of the 2022 season, the RMAC will continue forward with six institutional members within the women’s lacrosse league.
“We are sorry to learn of Adams State’s decision to discontinue their program but we recognize their circumstance and appreciate their communication throughout the process,” said RMAC Commissioner Chris Graham. “I am confident that our current six sponsoring institutions will continue to thrive and that opportunities may be available in the future to add more women’s lacrosse programs to the RMAC.”
The RMAC has deemed Adams State’s unplayed contests as forfeits within conference standings. The Grizzlies were slated to play eight more contest throughout the remainder of the 2022 season, all of which were against conference opponents.
The four RMAC contests already completed by the Grizzlies will remain on record as scored.