Fitchburg State basketball player suspended after dirty hit on Nichols College opponent

A Fitchburg State basketball player has been suspended after knocking an opposing Nichols College player to the ground with a nasty elbow shot.

Kewan Platt, who was recently honored as MESCAC men's basketball player of the week, dropped Nate Tenaglia after checking to see if the referee was paying attention.

He was immediately ejected.

Late in a loss to Nichols College, Fitchburg State's Kewan Platt hit Nate Tenaglia with a right elbow. He has been suspended indefinitely and banned from campus. https://t.co/51qbaTl5oJ pic.twitter.com/BgUBu7Y4wP

Fitchburg State released a statement on the incident, saying Platt has been suspended from the team and is not allowed on 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. 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."

Nichols College athletic director Chris Colvin also released a statement:

"We were troubled by the unfortunate incident that occurred at Tuesday evening's men's basketball game at Fitchburg State University. 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."

Shout outs to Nate Tenaglia of Nichols College for still hitting the three...   pic.twitter.com/lmj9mA48FW