Ashlyn Whimpey, a senior Aggies cheerleader, took to social media to poke fun at herself after TNT cameras captured her crying.
Aggies senior cheerleader Ashlyn Whimpey went viral for her tearful reaction during Utah State’s eventual 76-65 loss to Missouri in the first round of the 2023 NCAA Tournament.“As supportive as they come, congrats on such a successful 20 years of cheer @ashwhimp,” Bairstow wrote.
Whimpey reposted the message and said, “The best season cheering for my boy! So proud of you @seanbairstow2.”Utah State guard Sean Bairstow warms up prior to the game against Missouri in the first round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Golden 1 Center on March 16, 2023.DeAndre Gholston of the Missouri Tigers is guarded by Dan Akin #30 and Sean Bairstow #2 of Utah State in the first round of the 2023 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament.
The cheerleader handled the internet attention much differently than some people, who criticized TNT for allowing its cameras to highlight the somber moment.
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