Following a basketball game between Bowling Green State University and Memphis University in the Women’s NIT Round of 16, won 73-60 by BGSU, a punch to the face was delivered during the handshake.
The cameras were pointed at BGSU’s Elissa Brett when she was punched in the face by Memphis’ Jamirah Shutes, who was still frustrated after a spat with her before the end of the game.
Brett crashed to the “court” as a result of the “hammer” blow, while her opponent was immediately subdued by her coach.
The player remained on the ground for several minutes because of the hard hit, but she was able to leave on her own, which was the good news in itself.
The police were quickly involved in the case to understand exactly what the nature of the violent punch was, and after formal charges against her, the “boxer” pleaded not guilty.
Jamirah Shutes — the Univ. of Memphis women's basketball player who was hit with a criminal charge last week after socking an opponent in the face following a game — pleaded not guilty in the case on Wednesday, TMZ Sports has learned. https://t.co/havX1ZIAtA
— TMZ (@TMZ) March 29, 2023
This case is now in the hands of the lawyers, and the whole thing will go to court.