Statement from Plattsburgh State director of intercollegiate athletics Mike Howard: "We are very disappointed with this decision. While the team accepts full responsibility for its actions following the dramatic NCAA Championship victory, we took a number of immediate internal steps to address this matter as an institution and in no way view the NCAA penalties as commensurate with this particular instance. At this point, we accept the NCAA's final decision on this matter and we're looking forward to a great 2017-18 season.”