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Four Tennessee players will miss games for academic violations:

Tennessee women's basketball coach Holly Warlick announced Wednesday that Cierra Burdick and Jannah Tucker will miss two games while Andraya Carter and Ariel Massengale will miss one for violation of the team's academic rules.

The discipline pertains to the regular season. The players also will miss Sunday's exhibition against Carson-Newman.

Tucker's discipline takes effect when she recovers from offseason knee surgery.

Coach Holly Warlick said the players "didn't live up to our academic standards."

More news, including some other suspensions:

Southeast Missouri State coach Ty Margenthaler has been suspended for two games for violating athletic department policies at the school.

LSU's Danielle Ballard has been suspended indefinitely.

After years of running, Oregon is focusing on defense under new coach Kelly Graves. Freshman Lexi Bando is hoping to bring a new day to the Ducks.

Maryland's freshmen are hoping to carve out their roles.

Oklahoma is looking for young leadership.

Illinois has upgrades at different positions.

Q&A;with Cal State Fullerton assistant coach Abi Olajuwon.

Almost before she knows it, the season is on Colorado coach Linda Lappe.

Guard play will be crucial for Texas-Arlington.

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