Seton Hall Player Offers Apology For Hit On Villanova's Arcidiacono
By Ray Boyd
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- #6 Villanova completely dominated Seton Hall on Monday night. The trouncing by the Wildcats may have led to a little frustration for Seton Hall.
During a pile up for a loose ball, Pirates' guard Sterling Gibbs struck Villanova guard Ryan Arcidiacono in the face with a forearm as he laid on the ground.
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Gibbs was ejected for the hit on Arcidiacono and after the game, he took to Twitter to express his remorse.
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
Gibbs' direct apology to Arcidiacono was noticed by the Nova guard and he accepted.
Emotions sometimes get the best of us. heat of the moment thing. We're all good. @SterlingGibbs4
— Ryan Arcidiacono (@RyArch15) February 17, 2015
Update: 1:15pm
THIS JUST IN: Seton Hall G Sterling Gibbs suspended two games for hitting Villanova player in the face. pic.twitter.com/l14Norwcc5
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) February 17, 2015