Amarr Knox, Shawn Fulcher, Corey Hines and Tony Madlock all allegedly engaged in game manipulation when the Hornets faced Southern Mississippi as six point underdogs, a game they wound up losing 81-64.

The NCAA released a statement saying that two known bettors offered the four players a total of $2,000, which was accepted and eventually paid. Though that information was under wraps until two of the bettors were indicted in January by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania on wire fraud and bribery charges connected to sports betting.

After the news broke, the University put out a statement revealing their compliance with the investigation and their commitment to integrity in the game.

“Alabama State University was made aware of an NCAA inquiry in January and has since been notified of the negotiated resolution related to sports betting allegations involving former Hornet men’s basketball student athletes,” the statement read. “Although the institution is not a party to this case, it fully cooperated with the NCAA throughout this matter. Alabama State University, its athletics program, and its personnel remain committed to integrity and compliance and will continue to operate with transparency.”

Given that the athletes have been ruled permanently ineligible and were no longer on the team when it was all revealed, this matter is likely resolved, but hearing a gambling scandal hit so close to home is going to be extremely eye-opening for fans as to just how dangerous it can be.