BIG RAPIDS, MI -- A 23-year-old Ferris State University hockey player is charged with three felonies for allegedly sexually assaulting a female student, according to a report on UpNorthLive.com

Darren Smith has been arraigned on three counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct.

Ferris administrators, in a statement, indicated the alleged assault happened in the late evening or early morning hours spanning July 7-8.

"The University takes all allegations of sexual assault seriously and thoroughly investigates each case. A commitment to maintaining a safe environment for our students, faculty, staff and visitors is our highest priority," administrators said.