Gonzaga Player Goes Viral for Crashing Into Cheerleader

Freshman guard Mario Saint-Supery produced a humorous moment during the WCC Tournament game.

Published on Mar. 10, 2026

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Gonzaga freshman guard Mario Saint-Supery went viral after crashing into a cheerleader during Monday's WCC Tournament matchup against Oklahoma State. Saint-Supery scored an and-one layup in transition but lost focus and careened into the cheerleaders under the hoop. While the collision was mild, Saint-Supery took his time to make sure the cheerleaders were okay, drawing laughs from the crowd and his teammates.

Why it matters

The viral moment highlighted the intensity and focus required during the high-stakes postseason tournament, as well as the lighter side of college basketball. Saint-Supery's reaction showed his sportsmanship and concern for the wellbeing of others, even in the heat of competition.

The details

After scoring the opening bucket of the game, Saint-Supery lost track of his surroundings and crashed into the Oklahoma State cheerleaders under the hoop. While the collision was not serious, Saint-Supery took several seconds to ensure the cheerleaders were unharmed, drawing chuckles from the crowd and his teammates Jalen Warley and Graham Ike, who came over to help him up.

  • The incident occurred in the first half of Monday's WCC Tournament game between Gonzaga and Oklahoma State.

The players

Mario Saint-Supery

A freshman guard for the Gonzaga Bulldogs who went viral for his reaction after crashing into a cheerleader during the WCC Tournament game.

Jalen Warley

A senior guard for the Gonzaga Bulldogs who helped pull his teammate Saint-Supery up after the collision.

Graham Ike

A senior forward for the Gonzaga Bulldogs who also assisted in helping Saint-Supery up, adding some extra emphasis to get him refocused on the game.

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What they’re saying

“Just tried to be polite”

— Mario Saint-Supery (Instagram)

The takeaway

Saint-Supery's viral moment showcased the human side of college basketball, where even in the heat of competition, players can demonstrate sportsmanship and concern for others. The incident highlighted the intensity of the postseason tournament while also providing a lighthearted moment that resonated with fans.