Stony Brook suspends Erik Pratt for 1 game after spitting toward fan
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Stony Brook men’s basketball star Erik Pratt was suspended by the school for spitting at a fan during the team’s 82-69 loss to Monmouth on Thursday.
With 2:30 left in Stony Brook’s 79-63 loss, Pratt was cornered by fans. Instead of ignoring his fans, Pratt turned, spat at them, and walked away.
“In light of his actions in last night’s game at Monmouth, I have made the decision, in consultation with the CAA, to suspend Erik Pratt for Saturday’s game at Hofstra,” Stony Brook Athletic Director Shawn Helibron said in a statement. he said.
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UW-Milwaukee guard Erik Pratt (8), who currently plays at Stony Brook, plans to drive to the basket in the second half of his game against Northern Kentucky at UWM Panther Arena in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Milwaukee, Wisconsin, February 17, 2024. (Dave Kallmann / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK)
“I have spoken with Erik previously and he has acknowledged his mistake and accepted full responsibility for his actions. While emotions were high at the time, he understands that his behavior was inappropriate and did not meet the standards we expect of our student-athletes or the standards set by our department, institution and CAA. Erik expressed his commitment to learning from this experience and moving forward in a positive manner.”
Pratt was leading the team with 14 points and 8 assists at the time of his ejection. Pratt is Stony Brook’s leading scorer, averaging 19.4 points per game, and his absence from the team’s game against Hofstra on Saturday is a big miss.
Milwaukee Panthers guard Erik Pratt (8), currently playing at Stony Brook, dribbles during the Horizon League championship basketball game between the Oakland Golden Grizzlies and Milwaukee Panthers at Indiana Farmers Coliseum in Indianapolis, Indiana. Indianapolis, Indiana, March 12, 2024. (Michael Allio/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
Stony Brook is currently seeded 5th in the CAA tournament, and a loss to Hofstra could drop them in the rankings.
Pratt previously played at Milwaukee and Texas A&M before joining Stony Brook.
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Texas A&M Aggies guard Erik Pratt (3), currently playing at Stony Brook, leads a fast break during a basketball game between the Georgia Bulldogs and Texas A&M Aggies at Reed Arena in College Station, Texas. College Station, Texas, February 4, 2023. (Ken Murray/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
Pratt isn’t the only athlete involved in bitter altercations last year, as Philadelphia Eagles star Jalen Carter spat at Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott in the first game of the NFL season.
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