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WAC says Utah Valley is cleared to play in basketball tournaments after conference issued $1M ultimatum

The Western Athletic Conference cleared Utah Valley to play in both the men’s and women’s WAC tournaments after a $1 million exit-fee dispute.
UVU faced potential bans from postseason play due to not paying the exit fee, as the conference threatened to bar teams from tournaments and media appearances.
UVU planned to join the Big West, with the WAC lawsuit claiming the school refused to pay the exit fee.
A Utah court issued orders directing UVU to deposit the exit fee, enabling the court-approved pathway to tournament eligibility.
UVU’s temporary restraining orders supported its eligibility to compete in conference events amid litigation.
UVU’s victories at the indoor track tournament and ongoing litigation underscored the high-stakes dispute.
The WAC clarified the status just before the first scheduled games, aiming to resolve tournament eligibility.
UVU and the WAC faced ongoing legal proceedings tied to exit fees and conference membership.
The latest development allows UVU to compete in Las Vegas as brackets were set for the tournaments.
The decision comes as Utah Valley continues legal actions around its exit from the WAC to the Big West.

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