Big South Conference Suspends Winthrop Women’s Basketball Player; Reaffirms Commitment to Fair Play, Respect, and Ethical Conduct
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (www.BigSouthSports.com) – The Big South Conference has reprimanded and suspended the Winthrop women’s basketball player that violated the league’s Ethical Conduct Policy during the Eagles’ Feb. 4 game against High Point University, it was announced today by Commissioner
Sherika A. Montgomery.
The Big South Conference, in accordance with its Bylaws on ethical conduct, expects all student-athletes, coaches, athletic department personnel, and Conference staff to uphold the highest standards of ethics, sportsmanship, and integrity at all times.
The individual repeatedly struck an HPU player toward the end of the contest. As a result, the student-athlete has been suspended for eight (8) games, representing 25 percent of the team’s scheduled contests, in addition to any NCAA playing rules suspension.
The Conference affirms its commitment to promoting fair play, respect, and safety in collegiate athletics.
“I want to reiterate the Big South Conference’s unwavering commitment to upholding the integrity of our competitions and ensuring accountability when our standards are not met,” said Montgomery. “College athletics serve as a laboratory not only for academic and athletic development, but most importantly for personal growth. We remain dedicated to creating student-athlete experiences rooted in development, advancement, and excellence -- personally, academically, and athletically.”