Former RIT Athlete Alleges Continued Locker Room Use by Trans Teammate After NCAA Policy Change

Caroline Hill, a former Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) athlete, has publicly identified herself as a plaintiff in Riley Gaines' 2024 lawsuit against the NCAA, which challenges the inclusion of transgender women in women's sports under Title IX. Hill alleges that she felt uncomfortable sharing the women's locker room with transgender teammate Sadie Schreiner, who continued using these facilities and training with the team for about a month even after the NCAA changed its transgender policy in February 2025, following an executive order signed by President Donald Trump. Hill claims that RIT officials dismissed her concerns and defended Schreiner's participation, with some administrators stating that Schreiner had lower testosterone levels than some female athletes. Schreiner broke Hill's program records in the 200-meter and 300-meter events, intensifying Hill's protests, which were reportedly ignored by coaches and athletics administrators. Hill was paired with Schreiner as a training partner, a situation she described as unfair and unequal, and despite her objections, the administration did not take action to address her discomfort or concerns. RIT has declined to comment on these allegations, while Hill seeks an apology and restoration of her record-holder status for the events Schreiner surpassed.