Creighton coach Greg McDermott said he "felt a splash" from the water bottle when it landed in front of their bench.

Any potential future penalties against the fan will be determined by the NCAA, Rupp Arena officials or both.Start the day smarter. Get all the news you need in your inbox each morning. The bottle landed on the floor moments after Louisville head coach Pat Kelsey was issued a technical foul with less than five minutes remaining in the game.

A loss puts an underwhelming end to Auburn's season, and suddenly, a narrative expands that the Tigers aren't built for March Madness. To put any worry to rest means Bruce Pearl has to lead his team to victory against a program that's keeping a similar streak of NCAA Tournament appearances.