Cape Girardeau, MO (My Sportsbook) - Southeast Missouri State has terminated the contract of men's basketball coach Scott Edgar effective immediately and without cause.

Edgar was placed on administrative leave in October after the university received a notice of allegations from the NCAA concerning possible major violations within the program.

He had retained the title of head coach until the announcement Wednesday by interim athletic director Cindy Gannon. The university earlier relieved athletic director Don Kaverman of his duties and appointed Gannon interim director after the allegations surfaced. Kaverman was placed on administrative leave until February 7, 2009, when his contract will end.

"We feel it is important for the university and for coach Edgar to have the opportunity to move forward. Since this is a personnel matter, the university and its employees will have no further comments," Gannon said in a statement.

Zac Roman was named acting head coach and remains in that role while the NCAA Division I Committee on Infractions hears the case and releases its findings. The university was notified that the case will be considered at its April 17-18, 2009 meeting.

Edgar was entering his third season with the Redhawks, who were 12-19 last season and 11-20 in 2006-07.

According to Southeast Missouri State, the university began reviewing information brought to its attention concerning potential violations of NCAA legislation in the men's and women's basketball programs in the spring of 2008. The school then contacted the NCAA.

In June, Southeast Missouri was penalized for violations within the women's basketball program. Included was two years of probation, vacation of records for two seasons from 2004-06 and reductions in recruiting activity and in the number of scholarships.