Bowling Green earned its 30th win of the season Thursday night, downing Memphis 73-60 in the Women’s NIT. The celebration did not last long because of an ugly postgame incident that is now being investigated by police.
With the teams in the handshake line, Memphis fifth-year guard Jamirah Shutes faced off against BGSU senior guard Elissa Brett. Angry discussion turned into Shutes punching Brett in the face, as seen in the video below.
Brett collapsed to the court and Shutes was led away by her team. (Warning: Violent content.)
BGSU women’s basketball moving on to the final 8 of the WNIT after beating Memphis — but this will steal the headlines unfortunately.
Ugly, ugly scene in the handshake line. A Memphis player punched Elissa Brett. Just brutal. pic.twitter.com/2hptXYBEtj
— Jordan Strack (@JordanStrack) March 24, 2023
Brett reportedly walked to the locker room with assistance.
Bowling Green Athletics said in a statement that campus police are investigating the altercation:
The incident that took place following tonight’s home WNIT game has been turned over to the BGSU Police Department. Bowling Green State University Athletics does not make comments about active police investigations. Our priority is with the health, safety and support of…
