Gonzaga Basketball Player Barrels into Rival Team's Cheerleaders

His Reaction is Going Viral

Published on Mar. 10, 2026

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Gonzaga University freshman guard Mario Saint-Supery went viral during a WCC Tournament matchup against Oregon State when he accidentally landed on top of an opposing cheerleader after scoring a layup. The moment, captured by ESPN, sparked online buzz and Saint-Supery later joked about the incident on social media, saying he "just tried to be polite."

Why it matters

The viral moment highlights the unpredictable nature of live sports and the potential for unexpected interactions between players and sideline personnel. It also showcases how quickly a brief incident can spread and capture public attention in the age of social media.

The details

In the video, Saint-Supery can be seen landing on top of one of the Oregon State cheerleaders after scoring a layup. He repeatedly apologizes to her, though he makes no quick move to get up. Gonzaga seniors Jalen Warley and Graham Ike then pull him up and back into the game, while he apologizes once again before returning to the court.

  • The incident occurred during Monday's WCC Tournament matchup between Gonzaga and Oregon State.

The players

Mario Saint-Supery

A freshman guard for the Gonzaga University basketball team who was involved in the viral incident.

Jalen Warley

A senior on the Gonzaga University basketball team who helped pull Saint-Supery up after the incident.

Graham Ike

A senior on the Gonzaga University basketball team who also helped pull Saint-Supery up after the incident.

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What they’re saying

“Just tried to be polite 🤣”

— Mario Saint-Supery (Instagram)

The takeaway

The viral moment showcases the unpredictable nature of live sports and the potential for unexpected interactions between players and sideline personnel. It also highlights how quickly a brief incident can spread and capture public attention in the age of social media.