DENVER - Western Athletic Conference Commissioner Karl Benson has suspended the New Mexico State University mascot "Pistol Pete" one game following an incident at the 2009 WAC Basketball Tournament in Reno earlier this month. The suspension will be served for New Mexico State's first home men's conference basketball game during the 2009-10 season.
The incident occurred near the end of a semifinal game between New Mexico State and Utah State on March 13. Utah State suspended its mascot "Big Blue" for the WAC championship game the following day for his role in the incident.
"The WAC has made it a point of emphasis to promote and expect good sportsmanship," said Benson. "Our players, coaches, administrators and all support personnel fall under these policies as we try to set good examples for our fans."
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