University of Hawaii defensive tackles Kennedy Tulimasealii and Ka‘aumoana Gifford face uncertain football futures following their arrests on Tuesday morning.

Tulimasealii, 21, was arrested on misdemeanor accusations of two counts of domestic abuse, one count each of harassment and resisting arrest, and two outstanding warrants. Tulimasealii was treated at Straub Clinic and Hospital for exposure to pepper spray used during his arrest. His bond was set at $5,650.

Gifford, 20, was accused of obstruction for allegedly attempting to prevent Tulimasealii’s arrest. His bond was $500.

The UH student-athlete code of conduct recommends suspension for players arrested on misdemeanor accusations. Players are allowed to remain on scholarship and attend classes while on suspension.

UH spokesman Derek Inouchi issued a statement indicating officials are investigating the matter “while keeping in mind the rules and policies of this university and athletics department.”

After Tuesday’s practice, coach Nick Rolovich told the Honolulu Star-Advertiser: “It’s a bad deal for all the good this team has done. For a couple guys to make their bad decision without thinking about the future of this football team and their teammates, it’s a sad deal.”

Later, UH released a statement in which Rolovich said he and athletic director David Matlin “will make a decision (on the two players) at the appropriate time.”

Both players are not expected to participate in the Rainbow Warriors’ spring practice on Thursday.

Tulimasealii is widely regarded as the Warriors’ best defensive lineman. Last year, he amassed a team-high 18.5 tackles for loss. He was named a co-captain with four games remaining in the 2015 season. He has said he aspires to be the first member of his family to earn a bachelor’s degree.

Gifford started four games last year, and was expected to be in the playing rotation this season.

It has been a roller-coaster week for Tulimasealii, who missed the April 4 spring practice because of a personal issue. He was held out of Thursday’s practice. During Saturday’s scrimmage, he had a sack and a fumble recovery.

On Tuesday morning, police were summoned to a disturbance in an apartment on McCully Street. A 20-year-old woman claimed she suffered scratches from an altercation with Tulimasealii. She was treated for the scratches at the scene.

According to a source, Tulimasealii, who was in a bedroom, bolted past police officers and ran from the apartment. With the aid of pepper spray, Tulimasealii was apprehended at a ground-floor entry. Gifford was arrested after allegedly trying to interfere with Tulimasealii’s arrest.

Rolovich said he was notified of the arrests just prior to the 7 a.m. start of Tuesday’s practice.

The Warriors had seven healthy defensive linemen available at Tuesday’s practice. Of the three defensive tackles, one was injured and two were walk-ons.

“We just adjusted,” defensive coordinator Kevin Lempa said. “That’s all you can do.”

This spring, the Warriors shifted from a base defense using three down linemen to a scheme using four.

“If we don’t have enough, we’re going to probably have to lean in that direction,” Lempa said of the possibility of using more three-man fronts.