Towson senior Newton gets 5-game penalty America East extends suspension of forward ejected in Drexel fight

February 08, 1998|By FROM STAFF REPORTS

Towson University senior forward Derick Newton, who was ejected for fighting in Tuesday night's game against Drexel and received an automatic one-game suspension, has been given an additional four-game penalty by America East commissioner Chris Monasch.

Monasch cited America East bylaws in levying the additional suspension after reviewing the game tape and conducting interviews with Newton, game officials, Towson coach Mike Jaskulski, Towson athletic director Wayne Edwards, Drexel coach Bill Herrion and Drexel athletic director Lou Marciani.

Towson will not appeal the extra penalty.

Newton will be able to return for Towson's final regular-season game at Northeastern on Feb. 21.

Pub Date: 2/08/98

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