From a woman that's been an athlete her whole life, I can tell you what would happen. They would get rid of the team altogether. People in power, regardless of political affiliation, do not like their decisions challenged. They'll be happy to save money on the program. I went to schools that cut girls programs, even though we won more then the boys, for "funding reasons." Men sports have greater turn out from both athletes and spectators, even when they lose. It sucks, but I understand why it's like that.
From a woman that's been an athlete her whole life, I can tell you what would happen. They would get rid of the team altogether. People in power, regardless of political affiliation, do not like their decisions challenged. They'll be happy to save money on the program. I went to schools that cut girls programs, even though we won more then the boys, for "funding reasons." Men sports have greater turn out from both athletes and spectators, even when they lose. It sucks, but I understand why it's like that.
Then get rid of it.