New Mexico State Suspends Player Indefinitely for Punching Opponent
The suspension follows an on-court altercation that resulted in a broken nose for Liberty's Shiloh Robinson.
- New Mexico State forward Robert Carpenter was suspended indefinitely after punching Liberty's Shiloh Robinson during a game.
- The incident occurred in the first half of New Mexico State's 79-73 overtime win against Liberty.
- Carpenter's actions were widely condemned, with New Mexico State and coach Jason Hooten issuing apologies to Liberty and Robinson.
- Robinson suffered a broken nose from the punch and did not return to the game.
- Carpenter, in his first season with New Mexico State after transferring from Mississippi Valley State, is the team's third-leading scorer.