Illinois quarterback Eddie McGee is scheduled to appear in court Thursday to face allegations of aggravated battery, stemming from an incident at last weekend’s African-American Homecoming party.

McGee was arrested shortly after midnight on Sunday morning after he “allegedly grabbed a female and knocked her down” during a skirmish inside the event, according to Jeff Christensen, interim chief of police for the University police department. The event was held at Campus Recreation Center East in Urbana.

Champaign County State’s Attorney Julia Rietz said the sophomore was released upon his own recognizance on Sunday, and that no other members of the football team were involved.

“We have reviewed the police report from the University of Illinois police department, and we will be recommending that Mr. McGee be participating in our adult diversion program,” Rietz said Tuesday. “If he chooses to accept that opportunity, no charges will be filed against him. He’ll have to appear in front of a panel of community volunteers who will determine what he will need to do to complete the program and generally that would include public service work.”

As of Tuesday afternoon, McGee remained a member of the football team, according to Sports Information Director Kent Brown.

McGee was present at practice Tuesday evening and worked with the second team in full pads. However, neither he nor head coach Ron Zook was available for comment following the practice.

An athletic department spokesperson said that the team was aware of the situation and was gathering more information before releasing a full statement or taking any action.

Brown confirmed that the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics is planning to release a statement with comments from Zook by Wednesday afternoon.

About 700 people participate in the adult diversion program per year, according to Rietz. The program is for first offenders and lower-level incidents, and it gives people the chance to have a clear criminal record, she said.

If McGee declines to participate in the program or does not fulfill the requirements, Rietz said he could face criminal charges.

Recruited out of Washington D.C.’s H.D. Woodson High School, McGee joined the Illinois football team in 2006 as a redshirt.

The sophomore has since seen sporadic playing time behind center for the Illini, with his two pass attempts this season coming against Eastern Illinois.

During his Illini career, McGee has accumulated 614 total yards and two touchdowns.

Jim Shay, Meghan Montemurro and Wes Anderson contributed to this report