Oklahoma Sooners running back Joe Mixon issued a statement on Tuesday, apologizing for punching a female Oklahoma student in 2014.

"For the last two years, my lawyers have advised me against speaking publicly about an incident that occurred very shortly after I arrived in Norman," Mixon wrote in a statement sent to The Oklahoman. "Today, I want to say what everyone deserves to hear from me about this matter: I am sorry.

"I apologize to Amelia Molitor and the friends who were with her that night. I apologize to my teammates, coaches, the University of Oklahoma and its fans. I apologize to my family and friends. I realize I let a lot of people down. I apologize to all those I disappointed or hurt."

After an altercation between the two at a sandwich shop near Oklahoma's campus, Mixon punched Molitor, fracturing four bones in her face. Mixon was eventually charged with a misdemeanor and suspended for the 2014 season.

The Oklahoma Supreme Court ruled that video showing Oklahoma running back Joe Mixon punching a female student in the face in 2014 must be released to the public. Sue Ogrocki/AP Photo

Mixon suggested in his statement that racial slurs were hurled at him, which he says initiated the incident.

"I was not drinking," he said. "I have never had a drink in my life. At the end of the night, a group of apparently drunk people started harassing us. Some of my teammates were wise enough to leave. I did not, and I am sorry."

Molitor later sued Mixon in civil court for negligence, willful and wanton misconduct, and intentional infliction of emotional distress. On Monday, an Oklahoma City federal judge dismissed two-thirds of the lawsuit, according to The Oklahoman, leaving only her claim of intentional infliction of emotional distress.

Mixon is second in the country in all-purpose yards this season for the Sooners, who are ranked seventh the country.