Alabama forward Mohamed Wague has been handed a one-game suspension by the Southeastern Conference (SEC) after elbowing Florida’s Alex Condon in the back of the head during a recent game.
Wague, a key player for the 13th-ranked Crimson Tide with averages of 4.0 points and 2.8 rebounds per game, will be absent from Saturday’s matchup against No. 17 Kentucky as a result of the suspension.
The incident occurred during Wednesday night’s game, which saw Alabama clinch a 98-93 overtime victory. Wague’s elbow struck Condon while the latter was on the ground during a scramble for possession of the ball in the first half. Notably, no foul was called on the play.
Expressing agreement with the disciplinary action taken by the SEC, Alabama coach Nate Oats stated, “We received the discipline for Mo from the SEC and agree with the suspension. After reviewing the film, the penalty is understandable and appropriate.”
According to NCAA rules, a player is required to serve a suspension for the subsequent regular-season game if they engage in an act of fighting. This encompasses situations where physical contact involving striking occurs between one or more players, coaches, or other team personnel.
