Police in Providence, R.I., are investigating a claim by a student at Providence College who alleges she was sexually assaulted in November by two members of the school's men's basketball team.

Major David Lapatin of the Providence Police confirmed Tuesday that the alleged victim made the allegations to them "a couple of weeks ago" and that the department is investigating two men who were students at Providence at the time the alleged attack occurred. He declined to release the names. But according to a person with knowledge of the matter, the alleged incident police are investigating involves Rodney Bullock and Brandon Austin, two prized freshman players who were suspended in November from playing in games.

The suspensions of Bullock and Austin were announced on Nov. 6, three days after the alleged incident took place. At that time, the school said the players were suspended indefinitely from participating in games for "not upholding their responsibilities as student-athletes." On Dec. 23, the school announced that the suspensions would last through this season.

The person familiar with the investigation said the suspensions stemmed from the school's internal review of the sexual-assault claim.

Bullock remains on Providence's roster and continues to practice with the team. His name was announced with other players as the Friars accepted the Big East tournament trophy Saturday in New York. Austin left Providence in January and enrolled at the University of Oregon, where he joined that school's team which, like Providence's, is heading to the NCAA Tournament. He will be eligible to play in December.