Eight players involved in the handshake line brawl between Texas A&M-Commerce and Incarnate Word were suspended by the Southland Conference on Wednesday.
The melee occurred after Texas A&M-Commerce won 76-72 in overtime Monday in San Antonio. An incident at the handshake line led to both sides throwing punches during a scuffle that spread across the court, from the scorer’s table to the stands on the other side. More than 1 minute.
Incarnate Word 76-72 in overtime Monday night. ESPN
After reviewing the incident, the conference announced that four players from each club were immediately suspended for “flagrant unsportsmanlike conduct.”
Texas A&M-Commerce’s Ant Abraham, Jerome Brewer Jr. and Kwo Agwah and Incarnate Word’s Elijah Davis all received three-game suspensions.
Incarnate Word’s Alex Anderson, Gabe Benny Till and Marcus Glover were each suspended for two games, and Texas A&M-Commerce’s Prince Davis was suspended for one game.
“The Southland Conference Board of Directors has established clear expectations for sportsmanship and conduct for student-athletes, coaches and spectators during and after competition,” Southland Conference Commissioner Chris Grant said in a statement. said.
“Unfortunately, those expectations were not met on Monday night and the Southland Conference does not tolerate unsportsmanlike conduct.” A&M-Commerce Athletics Director Jim Curry [Incarnate Word] We would like to thank our Director of Athletics, Richard Duran, for their steadfast partnership and diligent resolution of this issue. ”
Incarnate Word athletic director Richard Duren said in a statement that the school will not appeal the suspension, but Texas A&M-Commerce ESPN had no comment. About meeting penalties.
“We will immediately implement the suspension handed down,” Duren said. “I would like to thank the SLC office for handling this matter fairly and efficiently. I would like to thank Texas A&M-Commerce Athletic Director Jim Curry for working with me throughout the entire process. ”
In a joint statement, both schools condemned the brawl, saying it has “no place in college sports.”
