Woah, Creighton, we did not see you coming! The Bluejays caused a shocking upset in the first round of March Madness against Louisville. All the questions about the Cardinals seeding versus the Bluejays were answered, and it wasn’t in Pat Kelsey’s favor. Greg McDermott’s team pulled off a dominating 89-75 victory, with a massive game from Jamiya Neal.

However, everything was not going well at Rupp Arena. The stadium, notoriously difficult to play in, showed its true colors as the Bluejays blew out Louisville. Pat Kelsey was called for a technical foul with just 4:40 left in the game, and some fans weren’t having it at all! Someone from behind the Creighton bench threw a full water bottle onto the court, causing a delay in play.

The cleanup crew was quick to respond, but even Bluejays head coach Greg McDermott lent a hand in the process. Throwing the water bottle was likely a sign of protest against the officiating, as Pat Kelsey had already clashed with the referees multiple times in the first round game. The head coach was thrown out at a crucial time, as his team was only down 12 with about 5 minutes left in play.

The commentators, Brian Anderson and Jim Jackson, however, were outraged. “That was a full bottle of water. That was very dangerous. Right over the Creighton bench. I tell you, whoever did that, should never be allowed to come into this arena again.” Anderson said, and Jackson agreed wholeheartedly!

It was definitely a dangerous act of rebellion, and Jim Jackson even went so far as to call it unnecessary. But what exactly happened to the fan who threw it? Was action taken against them? Let’s find out.

Louisville fan draws officials’ ire during the first round of March Madness

March Madness tends to get quite crazy! It’s not just about the upsets, but it’s about the fans and their love for the game. The latest example? Creighton’s win over Louisville, and the water bottle incident. When the referees decided to award Pat Kelsey with a tech, the game changed for the Cardinals.

However, what the Louisville fan did was not right! Throwing a water bottle onto a basketball court during a game is never a good idea. If a player slipped and fell, it could mean an injury, or worse, the end of their career. But what happened to the Cardinals supporter who took matters into their own hands?

According to a report from The Athletic, the police had it handled! An officer from the Lexington Police Department confirmed that the fan was removed promptly and immediately after the incident. Which frankly? Serves them right.

Throwing a water bottle did nothing for Louisville’s predicament, and could have caused irreparable damage to any player close by. Still, it was an impressive game from Creighton as they look forward to the Round of 32. March Madness has only just begun, and already we’ve seen some crazy things happen. Stay tuned for more excitement, and more drama!