BROOKINGS, S.D. -- Two South Dakota State University basketball players have been suspended from practicing and playing after being served with temporary protection orders, officials said Wednesday.
University police are investigating sexual assault allegations against Mohamed Berte, 22, and Andre Gilbert, 20, school officials said in a release. The court orders ban them from having contact with a female student, the school said.
SDSU Executive Vice President Michael Reger said the school will take disciplinary action, depending on the outcome of the criminal
investigation. He said he had no other comment.
No criminal charges have been filed, said Clyde Calhoon,
Brookings County state's attorney.
Berte is a junior from the Ivory Coast and Gilbert is a redshirt
freshman from Brooklyn Park, Minn.
The SDSU release said they been moved to a different residence
hall to avoid contact with the woman. Both players will be
suspended from practicing or playing with the basketball team until
the investigation is completed, Reger said.
SDSU is in its second year of Division I competition. The Jackrabbits are 5-15 this season.