NCAA Referee Pulled from Women’s Tournament Game Due to Background Conflict

SOURCE www.foxnews.com
An NCAA referee was pulled from a women’s tournament game at halftime due to a background conflict, replaced by another referee. The referee, Tommi Paris, had a master’s degree from Chattanooga which wasn’t disclosed, prompting the switch.

Key Points

  • NCAA referee Tommi Paris pulled from game due to undisclosed background conflict
  • Referee replaced by Angelica Suffren at halftime
  • NCAA requires referees to disclose any affiliations with schools in the tournament field to avoid conflicts

Pros

  • Prompt action taken by the NCAA to address the conflict
  • Maintaining fairness and neutrality in officiating

Cons

  • Lack of disclosure by the referee regarding her affiliation with one of the schools in the tournament