The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission is investigating possible sports betting infractions at the University of Iowa, according to a report Monday from Action Network. The university's baseball team withheld several players from its weekend series against Ohio State, including Keaton Anthony, the Big Ten Conference’s leader in batting average during league play and an everyday starter prior to this weekend.'
Iowa’s athletic department issued a vague statement on the unusual lineup decisions over the weekend. The Hawkeyes are battling for an NCAA Tournament berth, needing a strong finish to the season to be in line for an at-large spot.'
“Due to a potential NCAA violation, we withheld some student-athletes from competition,” an Iowa spokesperson said. “We will have no additional comments as this is an ongoing investigation.”'
Another college betting controversy
Last week, a sports betting controversy involving the University of Alabama's baseball team drew national attention. Head coach Brad Bohannon was fired amid'reports that he he was in communication with a bettor who placed a large wager on an Alabama baseball game at an Ohio casino.'