In the closing seconds of Monday’s Duke-Virginia Tech college basketball In sports, a go-ahead basket causes a groin injury to a player.
when the score was tied at 75 Virginia Tech Guard MJ Collins caught a pass, dribbled and made a layup to put the Hokies up by two in less than 20 seconds.
As Collins appeared to celebrate, he struck Duke’s Kyle Filipowski in the groin.
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Center Kyle Filipowski (30) of the Duke Blue Devils shoots a free throw against the Virginia Tech Hokies in the first half during a game at Cassell Coliseum on January 23, 2023 in Blacksburg, Va.
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Filipowski fell to the ground, but Collins pulled his fist back just after making contact. After a review, the referee determined that the throat punch was accidental and did not foul the play.
a gross foul of the officers would have allowed blue devils The freshman would attempt two free throws. If Filipowski had made both shots, the game would have been tied at 77.
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After the hit, Filipowski was clutching his neck as he bent over the court. He eventually made it to a seat on the team’s bench.
Duke Blue Devils center Kyle Filipowski (30) grabs his neck in the second half during a game against the Virginia Tech Hokies at Cassell Coliseum on January 23, 2023. in Blacksburg, Va.
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The new man also revealed that he had vomited.
Filipowski told reporters after the game, “Yeah, he elbowed me right in my Adams Apple.” “I couldn’t breathe for a minute, but I just needed to throw up, and I was good.”
Duke head coach John Shearer Praised Filipovsky for his firmness.
“He was full-on puking, and he wasn’t going to be out for a second,” Scheer said. “He’s a big-time warrior, man.”
Duke Blue Devils head coach John Scheer and center Kyle Filipowski (30) play during the second half against the Virginia Tech Hokies at Cassell Coliseum on January 23, 2023 in Blacksburg, Va.
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On the possession following the incident, Duke’s Tyrese Proctor missed a 3-point attempt that would have given the Blue Devils the lead.
Virginia Tech Made one of two free throws to win the game 78–75.
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The win broke a seven-game losing streak for the Hokies. Duke is now 1-5 in its last six visits to Castle Coliseum in Blacksburg.