Connecticut athletic director David Benedict holds a news conference in his office at the University of Connecticut, Saturday, Jan. 19, 2019, in Storrs, Conn. Benedict says the school has not ruled out eliminating some sports to close a more than $40 million gap in its athletic budget. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

Connecticut athletic director David Benedict holds a news conference in his office at the University of Connecticut, Saturday, Jan. 19, 2019, in Storrs, Conn. Benedict says the school has not ruled out eliminating some sports to close a more than $40 million gap in its athletic budget. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

Connecticut athletic director David Benedict holds a news conference in his office at the University of Connecticut, Saturday, Jan. 19, 2019, in Storrs, Conn. Benedict said the school has not ruled out eliminating some sports to close a more than $40 million gap in its athletic budget. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)