Ebony Walker Dismissed by New Mexico Following Arrest for Assault

New Mexico center and captain Ebony Walker was arrested and charged with aggravated assault of a household member Tuesday night after an altercation at her apartment complex.

She has since been dismissed by the program.

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Wednesday, Nov. 19

Walker Dismissed by New Mexico

New Mexico head coach Yvonne Sanchez confirmed in a statement that Ebony Walker has been dismissed from the program, via KRQE.com:

'I have decided to dismiss Ebony Walker from our basketball team. The decision was made with thoughtful consideration for Ebony and our basketball program. This was not an easy decision. I care about Ebony very much, and I want her to be successful in the future at whatever she does. Ebony will graduate in December and will be able to move on with her life and her career. As far as I am concerned, the matter is closed and I will not take any questions regarding this matter. I ask that you refrain from rushing to judgment about Ebony and that you let the judicial process play out. She is a good person and deserves a successful future.'

Thursday, Nov. 6

Walker Arrested for Assault

According to Nicole Perez of the Albuquerque Journal, a neighbor called police when she heard a loud argument between Walker and her boyfriend that got physical. The neighbor claimed Walker and her boyfriend pushed one another, and then Walker chased him through the apartment complex as he attempted to leave. Police allege that Walker threw a knife at her boyfriend as she was chasing him.    

The altercation was reportedly about a phone. The airborne knife, which Walker claims she was not throwing at her boyfriend, did not strike him. Police say the boyfriend, who was unnamed in the police report, was "reluctant" to cooperate with their investigation.

Walker was arrested on suspicion of aggravated assault and booked Tuesday evening. She was released after posting bail Wednesday.

The 6'2" center averaged 10.3 points and 5.7 rebounds per game last season. She is entering her redshirt senior season for New Mexico. The Lobos are coming off a disappointing 9-17 season under head coach Yvonne Sanchez.

The university is yet to comment on Walker's arrest.

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