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Stony Brook Star Ejected for Spitting, Apologizes

2/27/2026

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Erik Pratt, a Stony Brook basketball player, was ejected for spitting at a fan during a game against Monmouth, leading to an 82-69 loss on February 18, 2023.
The incident occurred with 2:30 remaining in the game and resulted in a technical foul, although it is unclear if the spit made contact with the fan.
Pratt apologized on Instagram to Monmouth University, Stony Brook University, and his teammates, expressing remorse for his actions.
As the team's leading scorer with 19.4 points per game, Pratt may face additional punishment from the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA).
Both teams are tied for the No. 5 seed in the upcoming CAA Tournament, making this loss particularly impactful.

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Erik Pratt, a Stony Brook basketball player, was ejected for spitting at a fan during a game against Monmouth, leading to an 82-69 loss on February 18, 2023.
The incident occurred with 2:30 remaining in the game and resulted in a technical foul, although it is unclear if the spit made contact with the fan.
Pratt apologized on Instagram to Monmouth University, Stony Brook University, and his teammates, expressing remorse for his actions.
As the team's leading scorer with 19.4 points per game, Pratt may face additional punishment from the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA).
Both teams are tied for the No. 5 seed in the upcoming CAA Tournament, making this loss particularly impactful.