SOUTH ORANGE, N.J. -- Seton Hall has suspended leading scorer Sterling Gibbs for two games for delivering a forearm to the face of Villanova's Ryan Arcidiacono in the second half of their Big East Conference game in Philadelphia on Monday night.
Seton Hall announced the suspension Tuesday. Gibbs will miss games at St. John's on Saturday and at home against Creighton on Feb. 28.
Gibbs was ejected from the game Monday, receiving a flagrant foul 2 in what was the fifth straight loss for the Pirates (15-11, 5-9).
Seton Hall coach Kevin Willard says Gibbs demonstrated poor sportsmanship, recognizes what he did was wrong and must be held accountable for his actions.
The Pirates were already short-handed in the backcourt after starting guard Jaren Sina left the team last week.