Adult Accused of Slaming Teen During Texas Basketball Brawl

A fight between players from Brenham and Bryan high schools erupted late in their girls’ basketball game in Bryan, Texas, on November 10. With about two and a half minutes left, Bryan trailed 67-51 when players from both teams converged over a loose ball and the confrontation escalated into punches.

As coaches and players tried to separate the teams, spectators came onto the court. Video showed an adult woman in a pink shirt approaching a Brenham player from behind, grabbing her around the neck and throwing her to the floor. Police are pursuing an arrest warrant for the woman on an assault charge.

Cameshia Mathis, whose daughter plays for Brenham, said her daughter and the player who was thrown down went to the emergency room. Mathis said her daughter had bruises and other minor injuries. She criticized the adult’s actions, saying adults should have helped calm the situation rather than worsen it.

Bryan school administrators, the district athletic department and police are investigating. Brenham’s athletic department is also gathering information and coordinating with the relevant parties under league rules and district procedures. Brenham’s coach, Brad Evans, said players were defending themselves. The game was finalized as a Brenham win, and another altercation was reported when the visiting team tried to leave the school.