Center suspended for throwing punch

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) Texas coach Rick Barnes suspended center Jason Klotz for Sunday's Big 12 season opener for throwing a punch during the Longhorns' recent win over Memphis.

No. 15 Texas (11-2) plays host to Baylor (7-3) on Sunday.

Although no foul was called after the punch Thursday night during Texas' 74-67 win, television cameras caught Klotz hitting Simplice Njoya in the stomach. Njoya went to his knees briefly but finished the game.

UT spokesman Scott McConnell said Friday the one-game suspension conforms with NCAA rules had Klotz been whistled for the punching foul during the game.

Klotz continued to play after the punch and scored 11 points. McConnell said Barnes did not know Klotz threw the punch until after the game.