Texas Tech's Pop Isaacs Accused of Sexual Assault in Civil Lawsuit
Despite the lawsuit, Isaacs remains in 'good standing' and continues to play, according to Texas Tech officials.
- Texas Tech's Pop Isaacs, the team's leading scorer, has been accused in a civil lawsuit of sexually assaulting a 17-year-old girl during the team's trip to the Bahamas for the Battle 4 Atlantis tournament.
- The lawsuit alleges a Texas Tech booster bought alcoholic drinks for Isaacs and a teammate. They were in a room with two girls, ages 17 and 16. Isaacs and the 17-year-old went to another room, where she was sexually assaulted after she 'attempted to fight him off.'
- Texas Tech coach Grant McCasland was contacted by the plaintiffs Dec. 14. McCasland reported the situation to athletic director Kirby Hocutt and other university officials.
- Texas Tech officials have said that Isaacs 'remains in good standing' and can continue to play despite the lawsuit.
- Isaacs has played in all 13 games this season for Texas Tech, averaging 15.8 points and 3.4 assists.