BYU did not find any evidence to support allegations that fans used racial slurs during a volleyball match against Duke late last month, the school said in a statement.
BYU's investigation came after allegations that one of the school's fans committed racial heckling against a player for the
last month. BYU banned the fan who allegedly shouted racist remarks, but that ban has since been lifted.The university said it did not find "any evidence that that individual engaged in such an activity. BYU sincerely apologizes to that fan for any hardship the ban has caused." For its investigation, BYU said it reached out to more than 50 people who attended the match, including students, fans, staffers, personnel and more from both Duke and BYU.
"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."
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