The NCAA has picked up a courtroom victory Monday in a lawsuit over its age-based eligibility model. The Ohio Court of Appeals granted a motion to stay an injunction in the Borovicanin v. NCAA suit, according to court documents.
A group of 15 athletes were part of the lawsuit, filed in late June in Ohio, including Xavier’s Filip Borovicanin and Cincinnati’s MJ Collins. They were seeking a fifth year of eligibility after the NCAA announced a five-year, age-based model that will take effect. The rule will not apply retroactively, meaning members of the Class of 2022 would not get an extra year.
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As a result, a number of lawsuits came in. It’s important to note that in light of the Ohio ruling, the athletes in the Borovicanin case are still eligible under the Wisne ruling in Colorado. That suit is also awaiting a decision on an motion to stay the appeal. Still, Monday’s decision marks a win for the NCAA.
We have a ruling on the NCAA's motion for a stay — not that one though.
— Sam C. Ehrlich (@samcehrlich) August 17, 2026
The Ohio Court of Appeals has GRANTED the NCAA's motion to stay the injunction granted in Borovicanin v. NCAA, stopping the injunction from taking effect until the appeal is resolved. pic.twitter.com/qHyE1Zf33U
“After considering the factors et forth … the Court finds that the factors weigh in favor of granting a stay,” the ruling read, via Boise State professor Sam Ehrlich. “The appellants have presented a substantial case on the merits and have demonstrated irreparable harm. While the appellees will also suffer harm, the public interest considerations do not decisively favor either party.”
This story will be updated.