Fitchburg State University basketball player Kewan Platt made sports headlines after his dirty play at the end of their loss to Nichols College.
The Division III game saw Nichols College guard Nate Tenaglia knock down a late 3-pointer before Platt came running in with the flying elbow.
College Basketball Player Kewan Platt Gives Crazy Elbow to the Face after Shot https://t.co/i6qv0G9ikx
— SportsGossip.com (@sportsgossip) November 14, 2018
As a result of the play, Platt has been suspended indefinitely while also being banned from Fitchburg’s campus.
The Fitchburg State community is appalled by the conduct displayed during Tuesday night’s home basketball game. The player involved has been indefinitely suspended from the team and barred from campus, effective immediately.
— Fitchburg State (@Fitchburg_State) November 14, 2018
“His behavior is antithetical to our community values and good sportsmanship. Fitchburg State does not tolerate behavior that violates those standards. The case is being reviewed at the student conduct level for consideration of further sanctions.”
His behavior is antithetical to our community values and good sportsmanship. Fitchburg State does not tolerate behavior that violates those standards. The case is being reviewed at the student conduct level for consideration of further sanctions.
— Fitchburg State (@Fitchburg_State) November 14, 2018
Matthew Bruun, the university’s director of public information, told ESPN that the Fitchburg State University police department is “fact-finding” and reviewing the incident from Tuesday night.
Nichols College, in its own statement, said Tenaglia was deemed OK to finish the game.
“We were troubled by the unfortunate incident that occurred at Tuesday evening’s men’s basketball game at Fitchburg State University,” Nichols College athletics director Chris Colvin said in a statement. “The Nichols College student-athlete involved was able to complete the game, and we continue to monitor his health. We are proud of the way our student-athletes handled the incident and that they did not allow it to escalate. We are aware that the Fitchburg State administration is handling the matter.”
According to Nichols spokesman Pete Divito, Tenaglia had guarded Platt throughout the game, frustrating him with his defense.
Also, some context: The Fitchburg State player was pissed about a no-call at the other end. Bottom right corner. pic.twitter.com/rXNEvoKkwW
— Rob Dauster (@RobDauster) November 14, 2018
Following the incident, Tenaglia finished the game after tests for a concussion were negative.
Divito said school officials were glad Tenaglia was OK and relieved “most of the team didn’t see it” due to concerns about a potential altercation.
Platt’s name has been removed from the Fitchburg State basketball program’s website. You just can’t do that.
Unacceptable. It was a non basketball foul.
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