A football player was attacked in on-campus housing after a fe­male, non-student gained entry to the building, according to ULMPD Chief Larry Ellerman.

Though police declined to re­lease the name of the victim, Eller­man confirmed the alleged assault occurred in the victim’s room, which he shares with three other student athletes.

Whittany L. Powell, 21, of 3722 Lionel St., Monroe, was arrested and charged with aggravated bat­tery and aggravated second de­gree battery for her alleged role in the incident occurring on Sunday, April 3.

According to the police report, Powell followed a student into the Commons 2 dorm brandishing a metal baseball bat and a can of mace.

Once inside, Powell reported­ly sprayed the player with mace, then struck him twice in the ribs with the bat.

Powell was apprehended while trying to flee the scene and booked in the Ouachita Correc­tions Center.

The ULM Athletic Dept. would not comment on the incident, cit­ing student privacy. Powell’s mo­tives for the alleged attack are un­clear at this time.