Key Highlights
- After the Hoyas missed a potential game-tying three-pointer at the buzzer, head coach Ed Cooley reacted in frustration by throwing a water bottle into the stands.
- The bottle struck a child sitting on an adult’s lap, later identified as members of the Nyahkoon family.
- Georgetown responded by suspending Cooley for one game, sparking debate across college basketball about whether that punishment was enough. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementOn the court, Georgetown showed a strong effort against Xavier.
- Malik Mack, Julius Halaifonua, and KJ Lewis carried most of the offensive load, keeping the Hoyas competitive throughout the night.
- However, late shooting struggles allowed Xavier to close out the win.