With the score tied at 64-all in the fourth quarter, an already physical game turned into a no-holds bar wrestling match when a Hoya player apparently received clothesline from a Chinese player. Both benches rushed to the center of the court to help their teammates, resulting in more chaos. According to reports, Hoyas junior center Henry Sims was hit by a chair and another player was knocked down on the floor with a bottle thrown by a fan.
| Source: | (AHN Sports) | Reporter: | AHN Sports Staff |
| Location: | Bayi, China | Published: | August 19, 2011 07:22 am EDT |
With the score tied at 64-all in the fourth quarter, an already physical game turned into a no-holds bar wrestling match when a Hoya player apparently received clothesline from a Chinese player.
Both benches rushed to the center of the court to help their teammates, resulting in more chaos.
According to reports, Hoyas junior center Henry Sims was hit by a chair and another player was knocked down on the floor with a bottle thrown by a fan.
The Hoyas decided to walk out from the game to prevent his players from suffering severe injuries.
Hoyas coach John Thompson III expressed his regret and apology for the brawl and appreciated the chance to play the Bayi Rockets despite the chaos.
"We remain grateful for the opportunity our student-athletes are having to engage in a sport they love here in China, while strengthening their understanding of a nation we respect and admire at Georgetown University," Thompson III said.
The Hoyas will continue their 10-day china trip against Yao Ming-owned Shanghai Sharks Friday
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