Beth DeBauche , the commissioner of the Ohio Valley Conference , was among the six female commissioners for the thirty-two Division I conference .
Since 2009 , the OVC has been led by Commissioner Beth DeBauche , one of only five female commissioners for the thirty-two Division I conferences.  ? staff=1Athletic rivalries , especially when competitors are in relatively close proximity , can generate problems with fan behavior , and the conference leadership struggled with controlling the issue for many years .
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