Nikola Cerina gets one-game suspension for throwing punch

Northwestern's Nikola Cerina has been issued a one-game suspension for throwing a punch in Wednesday night's scuffle at Ohio State, according to Big Ten official Ray Perone. Cerina, who was thrown out of the game, along with Ohio State's LaQuinton Ross, will sit out Saturday vs. Indiana. Ross, who was ejected for pushing Cerina and Drew Crawford, will not be suspended.

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Read the official statement by Big Ten official Ray Perone:

Here's the official statement from Big Ten official Ray Perone on NU-OSU incident. (via @OSUADAthComm) pic.twitter.com/J0gNZGYRe2

— Brent Yarina (@BTNBrentYarina) February 20, 2014