Sterling Gibbs Cheap Shot to Ryan Arcidiacono is Suspension-Worthy [UPDATE]
By Jason McIntyre
Sterling Gibbs of Seton Hall is looking at a multiple-game suspension following this forearm blow to the face of Villanova point guard Ryan Arcidiacono. The Pirates got pummelled on the road by the Wildcats, 80-54, their 8th loss in 10 games. Gibbs is probably frustrated that sorry Seton Hall went from looking at an NCAA tourney berth in early January to NIT-bound in mid-February. The Pirates have work to do to get back on the bubble.
Update — Gibbs tweeted an apology shortly after the conclusion of the game.
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
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