Memphis women's basketball player charged for handshake-line punch

University of Memphis player charged over punch in handshake line

Jamirah Shutes of Memphis basketball was charged with assault after punching an opponent following a loss to Bowling Green State University.

University of Memphis women’s basketball player accused of assaulting opponent

A University of Memphis women’s basketball player is accused of punching an opponent after the Tigers’ loss to Bowling Green on Thursday in the Sweet 16 of the Women’s National Invitation Tournament.

Memphis player charged over punch in handshake line

A Memphis basketball player has been charged by Bowling Green campus police with assault after punching a Falcons player in the handshake line following a Women’s NIT game, according to the Bowling Green athletic department.

Memphis player charged with assault over punch in handshake line

Jamirah Shutes appears to throw a punch at Elissa Brett’s face following a Women’s NIT game at Bowling Green.

Player charged with assault after throwing punch following Bowling Green-Memphis game in Women's NIT

Video of the incident showed Jamirah Shutes' teammate quickly escorting her off the court while Elissa Brett's teammates checked on her.

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