Ohio State athletic director Gene Smith apologized on behalf of the university to Michigan State hockey player Jagger Joshua after a Buckeyes player allegedly used a racial slur multiple times toward the Spartans player.
“I want to offer my sincere and heartfelt apology to Jagger Joshua. On behalf of Ohio State University, I am so sorry,” Smith said in a statement. "No student or student-athlete should experience hatred or racism, and everyone should feel welcome. I have spoken with Michigan State athletic director Alan Haller, and I'm thankful Jagger is getting the support he needs.