No. 6 Villanova (24-2, 11-2 Big East) had no problems handling Seton Hall (15-11, 5-9 Big East) in this game, beating them 80-54. However, they had a much tougher time with the wrestling act that Sterling Gibbs put on for the Pirates. When he and Villanova's Ryan Arcidiacano went to the floor for a loose ball, Gibbs gave him an elbow drop.
The WWE style of play was immediately called for a Flagrant-2 and Gibbs was ejected from the game. That's not to say he didn't have any remorse though as he took to Twitter and apologized to Arcidiacano for his actions.
Man that's not who I am. I'm sorry to my family, friends, fans, and team for being an embarrassment. Even more sorry to @RyArch15 .. I let
— Sterling Gibbs (@SterlingGibbs4) February 17, 2015
My emotions get the best of me and that wasn't acceptable at all. I hope you're alright and I will face any consequences coming.
— Sterling Gibbs (@SterlingGibbs4) February 17, 2015
Sorry again @RyArch15 it really is weighing heavy on my heart.
— Sterling Gibbs (@SterlingGibbs4) February 17, 2015
And Arcidiacano was all class in his response:
Emotions sometimes get the best of us. heat of the moment thing. We're all good. @SterlingGibbs4
— Ryan Arcidiacono (@RyArch15) February 17, 2015
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