Virginia AD: Family of slain student supported teams’ play in lacrosse tournaments

Va. AD: Slain student’s family backed teams’ play

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — The University of Virginia says the family of slain lacrosse player Yeardley Love supported the men’s and women’s team competing in post-season play.

At a news conference in Charlottesville on Wednesday, U.Va. Athletic Director Craig Littlepage said university officials had consulted members of both teams and Love’s family before deciding to allow both teams to compete in the NCAA tournament.

Love and the fellow student accused in her killing, George Huguely, were both lacrosse players at the school.

Littlepage said Love’s family was firmly behind the decision.