By: Ciara Gaines, KTXT-FM Sports
Nigel Bethel, who was previously dismissed from the Texas Tech football program, has been reinstated by the athletic department.
Bethel, an incoming freshman, was involved in an incident at the recreation center with Lady Raider basketball player Amber Battle.
The two were playing a pickup basketball game when Battle pushed Bethel. Bethel responded by hitting Battle in the face, reportedly breaking a bone in her jaw.
Charges were initially being filed against Bethel, but he was cleared by a grand jury on July 15. Tech released video from the incident on July 16.
Battle is suspended for the month of November from competition, while Bethel will sit out three games this football season.
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