A thrilling matchup between the Oklahoma Sooners and Kentucky Wildcats on Wednesday night took a disturbing turn when a projectile was thrown at Kentucky players as they exited the court.
The incident occurred after Otega Oweh, a former Sooner, dominated the final 10 minutes of the game, scoring 21 of Kentucky’s final 23 points, including the game-winning shot with six seconds remaining. Tempers flared after the buzzer, leading to the teams skipping the customary handshake line.
As the Wildcats headed to their locker room, a beverage can was thrown from the stands, narrowly missing forward Brandon Garrison. The University of Oklahoma swiftly condemned the incident and issued an apology to Kentucky players, coaches, and fans.
Official Statement from the University of Oklahoma
“We are aware of an incident involving the throwing of a beverage can toward players following last night’s men’s basketball contest against Kentucky. We are closely reviewing footage and working to identify those involved. We are in communication with the Southeastern Conference and urge anyone with information to email oah@ou.edu.”
The university emphasized that such behavior will not be tolerated and promised to take necessary action against those responsible. The incident is currently under investigation, and the university is working to ensure that those involved are held accountable.
The Wildcats’ victory marked a thrilling comeback, with Oweh’s dominant performance leading the charge. However, the post-game incident overshadowed the excitement of the game, highlighting the need for sportsmanship and respect among fans.
