A former assistant coach with the University of Nebraska women’s basketball team, Chuck Love, has admitted to having a sexual relationship with a former player, Ashley Scoggin, according to recent court filings connected to an ongoing civil lawsuit.
Scoggin filed the lawsuit in 2024 against Love, head coach Amy Williams, the university’s Board of Regents, and former athletic director Trev Alberts.
The case, currently before the Lincoln District Court, alleges that Love engaged in inappropriate conduct and that university officials failed to properly address the situation during the 2021–2022 season. She is seeking unspecified damages.
In his initial legal response, Chuck Love denied any form of relationship with Scoggin. However, a March 17 filing by Scoggin’s attorney, Maren Chaloupka, revealed that during a deposition on February 5, 2026, Love admitted for the first time that a relationship did occur.
The lawsuit further claims that university officials, including the Board of Regents, Williams, and Alberts, supported Love’s earlier denial.
Scoggin also alleges that the coach showed unusual attention toward her, and that the situation created pressure and fear of consequences if she did not comply.
Additionally, the suit accuses university leadership of failing to establish or enforce clear policies prohibiting relationships between staff and student-athletes.
Scoggin played two seasons with the Nebraska Cornhuskers before her dismissal in February 2022—the same day Love was suspended with pay. He resigned from his position three months later. Following her departure, Scoggin transferred to the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV).
Reports indicate that concerns among teammates arose after Scoggin was found in Love’s hotel room during a team trip, though she was reportedly fully clothed at the time.
In their joint response, the Board of Regents, Williams, and Alberts stated they lacked sufficient information to confirm or deny claims regarding the relationship.
The university also maintained that Scoggin’s removal from the team was justified, citing issues related to trust and team dynamics.
