Atlanta ( CNN ) -- Virginia State University 's football team is ineligible for post-season play , because VSU football players were accused of beating Winston-Salem State University quarterback Rudy Johnson . The ruling comes from the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association and follows the cancellation of Division II collegiate championship games this weekend . `` One suspect has admitted to his role in the attack and has been arrested on criminal assault charges , '' said WSSU Chancellor Donald Reaves . According to Forsyth County Sheriff 's Office jail records , Virginia State player Lamont Britt , 22 , was arrested Friday on a misdemeanor charge of assault inflicting injury . His bond was set at $ 7,500 . It could not be determined late Friday if Britt had a lawyer . `` The University Police Department is attempting to identify the other VSU players who were involved , '' said Reaves . CIAA championship game cancelled after attack on Winston-Salem State QB . The alleged attack on Johnson occurred Friday during a Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association pre-championship game awards luncheon held at WSSU . `` Today 's event was supposed to be a celebration for both teams and for all the players who were being recognized for an outstanding season . The actions from the Virginia State players certainly changed the outcome for everyone , '' said Reaves . After consulting with the leadership of both universities , the athletic association first canceling both the football and volleyball conferences this past weekend and followed up with a ban on post season football play for VSU Sunday evening . `` We did not make this decision lightly , as its impact is far and wide , '' said CIAA Commissioner Jacqie Carpenter . `` On the eve of such an important weekend for dozens of our student athletes , many of whom have waited a lifetime for such a moment , we are left to focus instead on what might have been . '' Carpenter said the athletic association 's main concern is the safety of the students and athletes . `` The CIAA has long had policies to encourage responsible behavior , and must consider what is necessary to assure days like today are not repeated , ever . '' A message posted on the Virginia State University website read : `` VSU officials are fully cooperating with the CIAA in their investigation , and as a result , will not be able to comment any further . ''
VSU football team ineligible for post - season play . Two players beat WSSU quarterback during awards luncheon . One player arrested on assault charges . Championship weekend canceled .