Former Nebraska women's basketball assistant coach Chuck Love has admitted to having a sexual relationship with player Ashley Scoggin, according to court documents filed in a civil lawsuit she initiated in 2024. The admission came during a deposition in February, contradicting his earlier denials.
Background of the Case
Scoggin, who played for the Nebraska Cornhuskers from 2020 to 2022, was dismissed from the team in February 2022 on the same day Love was suspended with pay. He resigned three months later. The dismissal occurred after teammates discovered Scoggin, fully clothed, in Love's hotel room during a road trip to Penn State.
Lawsuit Allegations
Scoggin's lawsuit, filed in federal court in Lincoln, alleges that her civil rights were violated during the lead-up to her dismissal. She claims Love took a special interest in her, and the relationship turned sexual, causing her to fear retaliation if she refused. The lawsuit names the University of Nebraska Board of Regents, head coach Amy Williams, and former athletic director Trev Alberts as co-defendants, accusing them of failing to establish policies prohibiting staff-student sexual relationships.
Love's Admission
In a March 17 filing, Scoggin's attorney Maren Chaloupka wrote: "At his February 5, 2026 deposition, Love for the first time admitted that he had a sexual relationship with Ashley." The filing also states that the university officials "endorsed his denial." Love had previously denied any sexual relationship and also refuted claims that he sought sexual relationships with students or discussed inappropriate topics.
University Response
The university's initial response argued that Scoggin's removal was justified due to "dishonesty and distrust" between her and her teammates. The regents, Williams, and Alberts stated they lacked sufficient information to admit or deny the sexual relationship allegations.
Scoggin seeks a jury trial and unspecified damages. The Daily Mail has approached Love's attorney for comment.
