DeJon Jarreau was ejected from the Houston Cougars’ 64-62 loss to the Cincinnati Bearcats on Saturday after referees determined he bit two opponents.
Jarreau was diving for a loose ball in the second half and allegedly bit Keith Williams in the leg. Jarreau then allegedly bit Mamoudou Diarra.
Here is the video:
#Houston’s Dejon Jarreau was just ejected bc refs determined he bit the opposing player.
I’ve never seen that. pic.twitter.com/Vrk4iRoViF— Robert Flores (@RoFlo) February 2, 2020
The Athletic’s Justin Williams reports that both players said they were bit by Jarreau.
On the biting ejection: Multiple sources said afterward that both Keith Williams and Mamoudou Diarra said they were bit by Houston’s DeJon Jarreau. Not sure if one weighed heavier in the officials decision, or if there will be any further repercussions. #Bearcats
— Justin Williams (@Williams_Justin) February 2, 2020
In his postgame press conference, Houston head coach Kelvin Sampson denied that Jarreau bit his opponents. Sampson said he reviewed the film multiple times before coming to his conclusion.
Kelvin Sampson on guard DeJon Jarreau kicked out of the loss at Cincinnati for allegedly biting a player (from postgame quotes): “Let's address the bite. There was no bite. There was an alleged bite. Somebody says somebody bit and they go to the line. I just watched the film…” pic.twitter.com/UWfgZA1MRl
— Mark Berman (@MarkBermanFox26) February 2, 2020
Jarreau had five points, four rebounds and six assists prior to his ejection. Houston is now 17-5. Both they and the Bearcats have 7-2 records in AAC play.
