New Mexico State Basketball Player Throws Brutal Punch in Game
In a shocking turn of events during Thursday night’s game between New Mexico State and Liberty, forward Robert Carpenter unleashed a vicious punch at Liberty’s Shiloh Robinson. The incident occurred less than nine minutes into the game, as both players were fighting for position under the rim. Carpenter, clearly angered by Robinson’s bump, responded with a brutal right hook to Robinson’s face.
The impact of Carpenter’s punch was immediate, as Robinson fell to the floor, clutching his injured face. He was unable to continue playing and had to be assisted off the court. Carpenter, on the other hand, was promptly ejected from the game for his violent outburst. It was a stark contrast in behavior, as both players had only been on the court for a mere two minutes before the altercation occurred.
Following the game, New Mexico State head coach Jason Hooten expressed his apologies to Liberty for Carpenter’s actions. Hooten described Carpenter as “a really good kid” and was surprised by his uncharacteristic behavior. In addition to being ejected from the game, Carpenter will also be suspended for the team’s next game on Saturday. Hooten expects Conference USA to further address the matter.
Carpenter, who previously played for Mississippi Valley State, has been a key player for New Mexico State this season, starting in 16 out of 22 games and averaging nearly 10 points per game. Despite his on-court talent, Carpenter’s actions have brought negative attention to himself and the team.
It remains to be seen how this incident will impact Carpenter’s future and the reputation of New Mexico State basketball. However, one thing is clear – Carpenter’s punch was a shocking display of aggression that has no place in the world of sports.
