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Georgetown Coach Apologizes After Water Bottle Incident

12/21/2025

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Georgetown basketball coach Ed Cooley apologized after throwing a water bottle in frustration during a December 21, 2025 loss to Xavier, striking a child in the stands.
Georgetown trailed by three points as the squad missed critical free throws and a final 3-point attempt.
Cooley addressed the incident in his postgame press conference, expressing regret and stating it was out of character.
Georgetown's record fell to 8-4 with the loss.

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Georgetown basketball coach Ed Cooley apologized after throwing a water bottle in frustration during a December 21, 2025 loss to Xavier, striking a child in the stands.
Georgetown trailed by three points as the squad missed critical free throws and a final 3-point attempt.
Cooley addressed the incident in his postgame press conference, expressing regret and stating it was out of character.
Georgetown's record fell to 8-4 with the loss.