A University of Memphis basketball player has been charged with assault after punching an opponent after the game while the teams were shaking hands, officials announced Friday.
The scuffle unfolded Thursday evening after the Bowling Green Falcons women’s team beat the Tigers 73-60 in the Sweet 16 round of the Women’s National Invitation Tournament in Ohio. During team handshakes after the game, Jamirah Shutes, 23, appeared to punch Elissa Brett, 22, according to.
The scuffle unfolded Thursday evening after the Bowling Green Falcons women’s team beat the Tigers 73-60 in the Sweet 16 round of the Women’s National Invitation Tournament in Ohio. During team handshakes after the game, Jamirah Shutes, 23, appeared to punch Elissa Brett, 22, according toUnited States Latest News, United States Headlines
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