Fan Removed after Throwing Water Bottle During Louisville-Creighton NCAA Game

The Louisville Cardinals faced a disappointing exit from the NCAA tournament, losing 89-75 to the Creighton Bluejays in their first-round matchup. The game was marked by rising tensions, culminating in Louisville coach Pat Kelsey receiving a technical foul after arguing a call. Shortly thereafter, a Louisville fan threw a full water bottle onto the court near the Creighton bench, leading to the fan's removal by security. Despite the incident, Creighton continued its strong tournament performance, with Jamiya Neal scoring 29 points and the team securing its fifth consecutive opening-round win. This loss marked Louisville's first NCAA tournament appearance since 2019 and left Kelsey with an 0-5 record in NCAA tournament games. Creighton will advance to face No. 1 seed Auburn in the next round.