BYU also lifted the ban on a fan who had been accused of shouting racial slurs.
"There will be some who assume we are being selective in our review. To the contrary, we have tried to be as thorough as possible in our investigation, and we renew our invitation for anyone with evidence contrary to our findings to come forward and share it," the university said.
Duke responded in a statement saying it "unequivocally" stands with its team, but did not outwardly address BYU's findings: "The 18 members of the Duke University volleyball team are exceptionally strong women who represent themselves, their families, and Duke University with the utmost integrity. We unequivocally stand with and champion them, especially when their character is called into question. Duke Athletics believes in respect, equality and inclusiveness, and we do not tolerate hate and bias."
BYU also announced that the ban on a fan — not a student from BYU — had been lifted as a result of the investigation. The man was escorted out after reportedly "interfering with guests," not for shouting racial slurs. He was later identified as being "mentally challenged," a BYU athletics official told the
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