{"id":607253,"date":"2024-02-03T04:28:22","date_gmt":"2024-02-03T01:28:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/nmsu-player-suspended-indefinitely-after-punching-opponent-in-the-face-video\/"},"modified":"2024-02-03T04:28:22","modified_gmt":"2024-02-03T01:28:22","slug":"nmsu-player-suspended-indefinitely-after-punching-opponent-in-the-face-video","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/nmsu-player-suspended-indefinitely-after-punching-opponent-in-the-face-video\/","title":{"rendered":"#NMSU player suspended indefinitely after punching opponent in the face [Video]"},"content":{"rendered":"
New Mexico State men’s basketball player Robert Carpenter was suspended indefinitely for landing a sucker punch on an opposing player during a game<\/a> Thursday, the school announced Friday<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The fateful blow came midway through the first half of NMSU’s 79-73 overtime win over Liberty<\/a>. Carpenter exchanged a pull and a shove with Flames forward Shiloh Robinson while jostling for rebounding positioning, and the battle ended with Carpenter hitting Robinson in the face as he started running in transition.<\/p>\n

Here’s the play in question:<\/p>\n

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New Mexico State player Robert Carpenter lands a right hook on Liberty\u2019s Shiloh Robinson. <\/p>\n

Carpenter was ejected, and should face suspension. pic.twitter.com\/3XgsxGfc2Q<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Trey Wallace (@TreyWallace_) February 2, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n

Carpenter, who averages 9.7 points per game, was immedia<\/a>tely ejected from the game.<\/p>\n

NMSU head coach Jason Hooten apologized to Liberty while speaking with reporters after the game<\/a> and said he was “shocked” by what happ<\/a>ened. He affirmed that Carpenter would see at least a one-game suspension based on Conference USA rules.<\/p>\n

The school obviously went beyond that requirement, citing the importance of emphasizing that its program “places the utmost priority on the values of sportsmanship and respect.”<\/p>\n

In a separate statement, Hooten again apologized while defending Carpenter’s character and revealing that the player apologized to Robinson and his own teammates after the game:<\/p>\n

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“I want to reiterate my sincere apologies to Liberty University and Coach McKay for the actions of Robert last night. Throughout my 14-year career as a head coach, I have consistently upheld a high standard of conduct, and something like this has never taken place within my programs, nor is this acceptable.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n

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“Robert is a good kid. Unfortunately, he showed some poor judgment during the game and made a mistake. I believe he is a high-character guy, as are all the guys that we bring into this program. Last night, Robert had the opportunity to meet with the Liberty student-athlete involved in the incident, offering a face-to-face apology. Robert has also since apologized to his teammates and the community for his actions.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n

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“We will continue to support Robert academically, and we will revisit the extent of the suspension in the near future.”<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n

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