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Georgetown Coach Suspended for Bottle Toss at Child
22 Dec
Summary
- Coach Ed Cooley suspended for throwing water bottle at a child.
- The incident occurred after Georgetown's loss to Xavier.
- Cooley issued a public apology for his out-of-character action.
Georgetown head coach Ed Cooley will not be on the sidelines for the Hoyas' final nonconference game against Coppin State. This comes after an incident at the conclusion of their recent 80-77 loss to Xavier, where Cooley threw a water bottle into the stands, striking a child.
In conjunction with the Big East Conference, Georgetown suspended Cooley following the event. Cooley immediately apologized post-game, calling his actions "totally out of character" and expressing regret to all involved. The team, currently 8-4, also grappled with poor free-throw shooting in their recent loss.
Coppin State, with a 2-13 record, arrives on a six-game losing streak and is projected to finish last in their conference. Their leading scorer, Khali Horton, has struggled to consistently reach double figures, while Demariontay Hall leads the team in points and rebounds.
