BIG EAST Imposes Further Penalties After St. John’s-Providence Game

In a decisive move, the BIG EAST Conference has imposed further penalties following the February 14 game between Providence and St. John’s. Providence player Duncan Powell has been suspended for three games due to his involvement in a fighting incident during the contest.

BIG EAST Penalties Overview

During the game, Powell received a flagrant 2 foul at 14:25 in the second half. Following a thorough video review, officials identified that Powell’s actions constituted fighting behavior after the initial foul.

Details of the Suspension

• Powell is suspended for a total of three games.
• This includes an automatic one-game suspension mandated by NCAA rules.
• Upcoming games affected by this suspension:
• February 21 at DePaul
• February 24 against Xavier (home game)
• February 28 at Creighton

The BIG EAST Conference’s decision underscores its commitment to maintaining sportsmanship and discipline within collegiate basketball. The incident reflects ongoing efforts to address unsportsmanlike conduct in competitive environments.