Report: Memphis forward Shaq Goodwin to be disciplined for tripping incident
Memphis senior forward Shaq Goodwin may have picked up more than five fouls during Saturday's 86-76 loss to undefeated South Carolina.
According to Jason Smith of the Memphis Commercial Appeal, Goodwin will be disciplined for allegedly tripping South Carolina guard Sindarius Thornwell. Smith also reported that it is unknown what Goodwin's punishment will be and when it will be announced.
The incident happened with Thornwell contested a Dedric Lawson 3-point attempt. Thornwell landed in front of the Memphis bench, and as he began to make his way back down the court Goodwin appears to grab his right foot.
The Tigers and Gamecocks combined for 68 fouls on Saturday. Goodwin fouled out with 4:02 left in regulation, exiting the game with 13 points and nine rebounds. Thornwell had a team-high 18 points to go along with six rebounds, three steals, two assists and two blocks.