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Big East Suspends Powell for 3 Games After Brawl
16 Feb
Summary
- Duncan Powell received an additional two-game suspension.
- The suspension stems from a flagrant foul triggering a fight.
- Powell will miss three total games due to the incident.
Providence forward Duncan Powell faces an extended suspension following a recent basketball game. The Big East conference announced on Sunday, February 15, 2026, that Powell will miss three games. This decision comes after he committed a flagrant foul during a matchup against St. John's, which ignited a brawl.
Powell's initial one-game suspension was mandated by NCAA rules for fighting. However, the Big East imposed an additional two-game penalty. This stems from officials determining Powell engaged in combative actions beyond the initial flagrant foul. The foul itself occurred when Powell checked Bryce Hopkins, a former Providence player, from behind during a fast break.
The suspended games include matchups against DePaul, Xavier, and Creighton. The conference's decision reflects the severity of the on-court altercation that saw seven players ejected from the game. The incident has drawn attention to player conduct and disciplinary actions within collegiate basketball.
