File-This Feb. 15, 2018, file photo shows Connecticut head coach Kevin Ollie during the first half an NCAA college basketball game, in Hartford, Conn. The University of Connecticut is asking a federal judge to dismiss a complaint filed by former coach Ollie, who claims his firing was in part racially motivated. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill, File)
File-This Feb. 15, 2018, file photo shows Connecticut head coach Kevin Ollie during the first half an NCAA college basketball game, in Hartford, Conn. The University of Connecticut is asking a federal judge to dismiss a complaint filed by former coach Ollie, who claims his firing was in part racially motivated. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill, File) Credit: Jessica Hill

Hartford, Conn. — The University of Connecticut asked a judge on Friday to dismiss a complaint filed by former basketball coach Kevin Ollie, who contends his firing was in part racially motivated.

The school argues that the federal court doesn’t have jurisdiction and Ollie doesn’t make a specific claim under federal law in his complaint, which was filed this month.

UConn also said the former coach’s lawyer never notified the school that he planned to bring the complaint despite a conference call between the sides minutes before the motion was filed.

The school’s lawyers described that as an “apparent attempt to deprive the university of the opportunity to be heard.”

Both sides made oral arguments on Friday and U.S. District Court Judge Kari Dooley set another hearing for Jan. 25.

UConn fired Ollie in March after a 14-18 season, citing NCAA violations. The school said because the firing was “for cause” it did not have to pay the coach about $10 million left on his contract. Ollie filed an internal grievance seeking that money and the case is now headed to arbitration.

Ollie, who is black, argues in his complaint, he was treated differently from former coach Jim Calhoun, who is white. Calhoun wasn’t fired after being penalized for recruiting violations.

Ollie also contends the university has illegally tried to deter him from pursuing a state or federal racial discrimination case.

Friday’s Men’s Games

No. 10 Virginia Tech 85 UMES 40

Blacksburg, Va. — Ahmed Hill scored 20 points and irginia Tech shot nearly 66 percent as it drubbed Maryland-Eastern Shore for the Hokies’ sixth consecutive victory.

Kerry Blackshear Jr. added 15 points and Wabissa Bede scored 14 for the Hokies (11-1), who continued their best start to a season in 100 years.

No. 11 Texas Tech 71Texas-Rio Grande Valley 46

Lubbock, Texas — Jarrett Culver scored 19 points, first-time starter Deshawn Coprew had 13 points and 10 rebounds and Texas Tech pulled away from Texas-Rio Grande Valley in the Red Raiders’ final tuneup before Big 12 Conference play.

No. 20 N.C. State 97, Loyola (Md.) 64

Raleigh, n.c. — Torin Dorn scored 17 points and North Carolina State wrapped up its nonconference schedule by beating Loyola.

Women

No. 4 Maryland 77, Penn State 61

State College, Pa. — Kaila Charles scored 16 of her 23 points in the second half and Maryland beat Penn State in the Big Ten opener for both teams.

No. 10 Tennessee 98, Murray State 77

Knoxville, Tenn. — Rennia Davis had 20 points and 13 rebounds and Tennessee capitalized on its rebounding dominance to breeze over Murray State.