A former Iowa State women’s basketball player has filed a lawsuit alleging racial discrimination.
Nikki Moody
Nikki Moody filed the suit in district court saying head coach Bill Fennelly constantly demeaned, berated, harassed and discriminated against her. Moody, who is black, was a four-year starter and says the discrimination she suffered led to a hostile education environment through racial harassment.
Moody says she got no response when she complained to assistant coaches and a senior athletic administrator.
Moody played for the Cyclones from 2011-2015 and is ISU’s all-time leader in assists. Fennelly has coached at Iowa State since 1995 and has a record of 443-209 with the Cyclones.
The lawsuit seeks unspecified damages. An ISU spokesman says the school has not seen the lawsuit and is not commenting.