Incarnate Word receiver Roy Alexander is taking the NCAA to court in Bexar County District Court, trying to overturn a whopping six-game suspension tied to sports wagers he placed between 2023 and 2025. This isn’t just a minor dispute; Alexander’s lawsuit, filed on August 19, is looking for an injunction that would let him play the entire season for the Cardinals, flat-out calling the NCAA’s suspension “wholly unreasonable.”
“$80 Is The Most?” Alexander’s Team Cries Foul
The heart of Alexander’s legal challenge comes down to what he was betting on and how much. According to the court filing, Alexander never once bet on an institution he was actually affiliated with, which is a key part of the NCAA’s rules. Get this: most of his wagers were for less than $12, and the biggest bet he ever placed was a measly $80! That’s it. The lawsuit also claims that Alexander quit gambling completely in April 2025, saying he stopped after reading an article about how dangerous wagering can be. This dude started his college career at Albany from 2021 to 2023, transferred to UIW for the 2024 season, then spent last year at Texas Tech, before coming back to UIW in January 2026. The plot thickens when you find out Texas Tech apparently didn’t even report Alexander’s transgressions to the NCAA until after he’d already made his second move back to UIW. Talk about bad timing!
UIW Plays By The Rules While Alexander Fights For Fairness
Despite the lawsuit, Alexander actually suited up for UIW’s opener against an NAIA opponent, Oklahoma Panhandle State, grabbing one catch for 4 yards in their massive 76-14 victory. That was allowed because of the NAIA opponent. But it sounds like that might be the last we see of him on the field for a bit, because UIW put out a statement saying, “The University is not a party to the lawsuit and does not comment on pending litigation. However, the University complies with NCAA requirements regarding play.” So, they’re sticking to the suspension rules. Alexander’s attorney, Desi Martinez, is fighting for “fairness” for his client, stating the goal is for a “talented student-athlete be given the opportunity to play football this season for UIW.” Meanwhile, the NCAA is standing firm, saying their “sports betting rules are clear” and they “will continue to defend against threats to avoid accountability.” Sounds like we’ve got a classic standoff!
Alexander was set to be UIW’s absolute top offensive weapon this year, and for good reason. Back in 2024, he set school records with a monstrous 100 receptions for 1,108 yards and 13 touchdowns. The guy is a game-changer. His time at Texas Tech in 2025 got cut short due to a concussion, limiting him to just three games, three catches, and 31 yards. Missing six games means missing over half the season, which is just brutal for a player of his caliber.
UIW’s next game is September 12 at Northern Arizona. All eyes will be on the court records to see when any action or a hearing on that temporary injunction might happen. Can Alexander win this thing, or will the NCAA’s rules stand firm? His whole season, and maybe even the future of these NCAA betting suspensions, could be on the line!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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