West Virginia women’s basketball guard Tynice Martin pleaded no contest to battery in Monongalia County Magistrate Court on Wednesday.
Magistrate Tim Pocius accepted the plea and sentenced Martin to one year of probation. Martin will also be required to serve 50 hours of community service, complete an assessment at the day report center and follow its recommendations, continue to follow the conditions imposed by WVU and make a $20 payment to the Monongalia County Victim’s Assistance Program.
West Virginia coach Mike Carey declined to comment on Martin’s situation earlier Wednesday.
The 22-year-old guard was originally charged with domestic battery after a reported domestic dispute in Morgantown’s 1st Ward on July 15.
The investigation showed Martin arrived at her ex-girlfriend’s house, entered the residence, and pulled the victim’s hair, a criminal complaint said. The victim was also pushed against a storm door, where she was choked, beaten and shoved.
The Dominion Post does not typically identify victims of alleged domestic crimes.
Martin was suspended from WVU for an unspecified violation of team rules since Aug. 3. That suspension is still active.
She was the Big 12’s Freshman of the Year in 2016 and was named the Big 12 tournament’s Most Outstanding Player in 2017 after leading the Mountaineers to the tournament championship.
Martin is a senior and the season officially tips off today at 7 p.m. against St. Francis PA.
