VSU says probe of fight will cost $26,500

RICHMOND — With Winston-Salem State University raising the stakes in the dispute, Virginia State University is spending $26,500 to investigate the fight last month that led to the cancellation of the CIAA championship football game.

Winston-Salem State has filed a complaint with the NCAA and CIAA seeking sanctions against VSU that include requiring the university to reimburse it for revenue lost when the game was canceled and money spent on preparations.

A WSSU spokeswoman said initial estimates put the loss at $35,000.

VSU spokesman Tom Reed said the university will not comment on WSSU's complaint until results from its investigation are received.

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