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Former Nebraska Assistant Coach Chuck Love Admits to Sexual Relationship with Former Player Amid Ongoing Lawsuit
4/29/2026, 11:14:46 PM
Admission and Lawsuit Over Alleged Sexual Relationship
In a February 5, 2026 deposition, former Nebraska women’s-basketball assistant Chuck Love acknowledged a sexual relationship with former player Ashley Scoggin. Scoggin’s federal suit, filed February 2024, names Love, head coach Amy Williams, former athletic director Trev Alberts, and later sport administrator Keith Zimmer and Title IX coordinator Meagan Counley. The complaint alleges civil-rights violations, Title IX breaches, grooming, and wrongful removal from the team.
Background and Context
The relationship reportedly began in September 2021. In February 2022, teammates executed a “caper” at a team hotel to record Scoggin’s presence in Love’s room, then presented the video to coaches. Love was suspended with pay and resigned three months later. Scoggin transferred to UNLV for her senior season. The lawsuit was expanded in February 2026 to add Zimmer and Counley, alleging procedural due-process failures.
Key Figures and Groups
- Chuck Love – former associate head coach, now former employee.
- Ashley Scoggin – former Nebraska guard, transferred to UNLV.
- Amy Williams – head coach of Nebraska women’s basketball (2016-present).
- Trev Alberts – former athletic director, now Texas A&M AD.
- Keith Zimmer – Nebraska sport administrator.
- Meagan Counley – Nebraska Title IX coordinator.
- Maren Chaloupka – attorney for Scoggin.
- Denise Frost – attorney for Love.
- Nebraska Board of Regents – university governing body.
Timeline
- Sept 2021 – Relationship between Love and Scoggin begins.
- Feb 17 2022 – Hotel incident; teammates record video.
- Feb 14 2022 – Scoggin’s last game for Nebraska (vs. Indiana).
- Feb 2022 – Love suspended with pay; later resigns.
- Feb 2024 – Scoggin files lawsuit against Love, Williams, Alberts, and Board of Regents.
- Feb 5 2026 – Love admits relationship in deposition.
- Mar 2026 – Scoggin adds Zimmer and Counley to suit.
Data and Statistics
Scoggin started all 25 games in the 2021-22 season and 52 games total at Nebraska, averaging 8.3 points, 1.6 rebounds, and 1.5 assists per game. At UNLV she started 30 games in 2023-24, averaging 7.3 points, 2.9 rebounds, and 1.4 assists. The suit seeks compensatory and punitive damages; no trial date has been set.
Why It Matters
The case tests university compliance with Title IX requirements governing staff-athlete relationships and raises questions about institutional duty to protect student-athletes from abuse of power. A ruling could shape policies on reporting, investigation, and disciplinary procedures across collegiate athletics.
Official Statements and Responses
Nebraska asserted that Scoggin’s removal was justified by “dishonesty and distrust” among teammates. The Board of Regents, Williams, and Alberts stated they lacked “sufficient information and belief to either admit or deny the allegations.” Love’s attorney declined comment; Love previously denied any sexual relationship before the 2026 deposition.
Criticism and Opposition
Scoggin’s complaint alleges that Love groomed her, that coaches failed to intervene, and that teammates felt compelled to obtain video evidence because “without it, Williams would not take any action.” The suit criticizes the university’s Title IX process as inadequate and biased against the plaintiff.
Conflicting Reports and Gaps
Nebraska’s response claims teammates found Scoggin “fully clothed” in Love’s room, while the complaint describes her “found under the covers.” Love’s denial maintains he was on the phone with his wife and son when she entered. No independent verification of the video or of the alleged “caper” has been presented, and the court has not scheduled a trial.
Verbatim Quotes
- “At his February 5, 2026 deposition, Love for the first time admitted that he had a sexual relationship with Ashley.” — Maren Chaloupka, attorney for Scoggin
- “It was no secret that (Scoggin) was in (Love's) room, as he was on the phone with his wife and son when (Scoggin) came to his room” — Chuck Love
- “team players gained access to Love’s hotel room and discovered Plaintiff by herself in Love’s hotel room, fully clothed.” — University of Nebraska statement
- “sufficient information and belief to either admit or deny the allegations” — Board of Regents, Amy Williams, and Trev Alberts
- “Those present demanded that Ashley explain why she was in Love’s room (and had been out of her hotel room on previous road trips) and accused Ashley of lying,” — Complaint excerpt
- “Love had told her not to disclose the relationship.” — Complaint excerpt
What’s Next
The civil action remains pending with no trial date. Both parties may pursue settlement discussions, and the university could face a separate Title IX investigation. Continued media scrutiny is expected as the case progresses.
