On Monday night, in a Big East conference showdown, the no. 6 Villanova Wildcats were taking on the Seton Hall Pirates, who are on the postseason bubble and going through internal issues within the program.
With Villanova having a commanding 71-45 lead with 4:38 left in the game, Seton Hall guard Sterling Gibbs delivered a vicious forearm to the head of Villanova guard Ryan Arcidiacono. At first glance, the play looks dirty and malicious. Gibbs was automatically given a flagrant two and ejected from the game as Villanova went on to win 80-54.
Here is video of the Gibbs’ delivering the forearm leading to his ejection via VUHoops:
After the game, Gibbs went on Twitter and apologized for his actions and to Arcidiacono.
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
Arcidiacono then responded to Gibbs’ series of tweets.
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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