Leaders warn that roster caps and limited budgets could erode decades of progress in women’s sports—even as schools opt in to stay competitive. Morgan State Athletic Director Dena Freeman-Patton says the school faced an agonizing decision this year as it weighed whether to join the new structure created by the House antitrust settlement. This unprecedented system will allow schools to compensate athletes directly. Choosing to opt in helps programs remain competitive in recruiting, she said, but also forces already strained athletic departments to find new sources of funding. And for HBCUs like Morgan State, concerns run even deeper as roster
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