Former EWU women's basketball coach suing university for age and sex discrimination

Former EWU women’s basketball coach Wendy Schuller alleges Athletic Director Lynn Hickey exhibited “a discriminatory animus” against older female staff members.

CHENEY, Wash. — Former Eastern Washington University (EWU) women’s basketball coach Wendy Schuller is suing the school and its athletic director, Lynn Hickey, for age and sex discrimination.

According to court documents, Schuller, who had spent 20 years at EWU, alleges Hickey exhibited “a discriminatory animus” against older employees and coaches, specifically females.

In May 2018, Schuller had expressed interest in applying for the Open Senior Women’s Administrator position. Hickey, who was hiring for the role, allegedly told Schuller “not to bother” with the

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