Southland Conference Suspends 8 Players After College Basketball Brawl

The suspensions follow a post-game fight between Texas A&M-Commerce and Incarnate Word, raising concerns over sportsmanship.

Eight players were suspended by the Southland Conference for their involvement in a brawl after a game between Texas A&M-Commerce and Incarnate Word.
The fight occurred in the handshake line following Texas A&M-Commerce's 76-72 overtime win, lasting over a minute and involving punches and wrestling.
The incident injured a fan and a student manager, with both schools issuing apologies and emphasizing that such behavior has no place in college sports.
Texas A&M-Commerce's Jerome Brewer Jr., Ant Abraham, and Kwo Agwa received three-game suspensions, while Incarnate Word's Elijah Davis also faced a three-game ban.
The Southland Conference and both schools have expressed commitment to uphold sportsmanship standards, with immediate effect suspensions.