A male practice squad player for the Mississippi State women’s basketball program was caught violating NCAA rules by placing bets on NFL and college football games. The player placed six bets totaling $10 from Sept. 28-30, four days after beginning work for the program. The violation was reported as a Level III infraction, with the SEC opting not to impose further punishment. Mississippi State has since increased education on sports wagering rules for male practice players and implemented a required acknowledgment form to be signed. The practice squad player deactivated his sports betting account following the incident. The Bulldogs finished the regular season with a loss in the SEC Women’s Tournament and are currently projected as a No. 9 seed in Region 3 for the upcoming March Madness tournament, according to ESPN bracketologist Charlie Creme. The program’s compliance office emphasizes routine education on sports betting for all staff and student-athletes, with a system in place for monitoring and addressing such issues. College Sports Network provides the latest news, analysis, insights, and trending stories on football, basketball, and more.
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