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Fan Throws Beer Can at Kentucky Player After Wildcats’ Thrilling Win Over Oklahoma
Norman, OK – The Kentucky Wildcats edged out the Oklahoma Sooners in a nail-biting 83-82 victory on Wednesday night, but the heated contest took an ugly turn after the final buzzer when a fan hurled a beer can at a Kentucky player as the team left the court.
The dramatic game at Lloyd Noble Center saw Kentucky’s Otega Oweh put on a stellar performance, scoring 28 points, including the game-winning basket. The matchup was already emotionally charged, with both Oweh and teammate Brandon Garrison being former Oklahoma players who transferred to Kentucky.
As the Wildcats exited the court following their hard-fought win, an object—later confirmed to be a beer can—was thrown from the stands, nearly hitting a Kentucky player. Security quickly intervened, and the fan responsible was reportedly identified and escorted out of the arena.
Postgame Reaction
Kentucky head coach John Calipari addressed the incident in his postgame press conference, emphasizing the need for sportsmanship.
“It was an intense game, and emotions ran high, but there’s no place for that kind of behavior in college basketball,” Calipari said. “Our players handled it with class, and we’re moving on.”
Oweh, who had just delivered the game-winning shot, also commented on the situation.
“I get it—passions are strong, and this game meant a lot. But throwing stuff at players? That’s crossing the line,” he said.
Oklahoma officials later released a statement condemning the act, assuring that security measures would be reviewed to prevent similar incidents in the future.
What’s Next for Kentucky?
The Wildcats are now shifting focus to their highly anticipated showdown against the top-ranked Auburn Tigers this Saturday. With key players Lamont Butler and Jaxson Robinson recently returning from injury, Kentucky will need all hands on deck to take down one of the nation’s best teams.
While the dust settles from this intense road win, the incident serves as a reminder that passion should never cross into unsportsmanlike conduct. As the Wildcats continue their push toward the postseason, all eyes will be on how they respond in the face of adversity—both on and off the court.
