BIRMINGHAM, Ala./MURFREESBORO, N.C. – The Gulf South Conference and Chowan University issued suspensions to six football student-athletes following an incident that ultimately concluded the Delta State at Chowan football contest on Saturday, September 9, 2023. 

One of the six student-athletes will receive a season-long suspension and be barred from the travel squad and stadium for the remainder of the season. One non-team individual will be barred from the stadium for the remainder of the season. The institution continues to investigate the incident, and additional disciplinary actions may be taken. 

Additionally, Chowan will conduct a football game management and security review. They will submit any findings and new policies to the conference prior to their next home football game.