Five UMBC women's lacrosse players have been suspended from the team for violation of team rules.
Sophomore attacker Mackenzie Reese (John Carroll), senior midfielder Alyssa Semones (Westminster), sophomore midfielder-defender Amber Kovalick (South River), redshirt sophomore defender Meghan Milani (Glenelg) and junior midfielder-defender Brittany Marquess (Broadneck) were suspended, UMBC athletics spokesman Steve Levy said Sunday.
School officials declined to elaborate Saturday, issuing a statement that said: "The Athletic Director and other University leaders are following all applicable policies and practices as we work to fully understand the situation and support our student athletes."
A call to co-coach Tony Giro was not immediately returned Saturday night.
The Retrievers are 5-3 this season after beating Manhattan, 12-11, on Saturday.