NEW BRITAIN, Conn. (AP) A starting guard on Central Connecticut State University's basketball team has been arrested on accusations he struck his girlfriend while the two were fighting.

The New Britain Herald reports that Kyle Vinales was arrested Friday. He was charged with assault and disorderly conduct.

It was not known Tuesday if Vinales, who is from Detroit, is represented by a lawyer.

A spokesman says the school is aware of the matter and Vinales is away from the team. No other details on his status were available.

New Britain police say the woman accused Vinales of striking her in the head.

According to police, Vinales said the woman hit him in the chest and face and he shoved her face against the window of a vehicle.

His next court date is Dec. 5.