Gilbert Arenas was courtside on Saturday, cheering for his daughter Izela Arenas as the No. 24 Louisville Cardinals faced off against the Colorado Buffaloes. The game itself was a nail-biter, but fans couldn’t help noticing another layer of drama—Gil’s ex-wife, Laura Govan, was also in the crowd. Gil, Izela, and Laura were definitely happy with Louisville’s 79-71 comeback win. But some found it is interesting to see the former couple present in the same arena only weeks after Govan’s controversial comments.

Not long after the final whistle, Arenas shared a cheeky post on Instagram Story, rocking a Louisville jersey and captioning it: “Stand up Lou we in colorado trying to get kicked out 😂😂😂.” While there’s no clear context for the remark, it might have come because of him constantly shouting and supporting his daughter, as any father does.

Meanwhile, Laura Govan and Izela celebrated the victory together, with Laura posting a sweet Instagram story of the two smiling after the game. It’s unclear if the former couple exchanged words during the event, but their public demeanor suggested a united front for their daughter despite their differences.

Surprisingly, Laura Govan had dropped some candid truths in a chat with Carlos King in October, reflecting on co-parenting four kids with Gilbert Arenas. Despite their long history, Govan clarified, “We were never married… our relationship today is the same as it was 12 years ago. It’s actually gotten worse,” she admitted.

But here’s the twist—while Govan acknowledges Arenas as a father, she’s calling for more hands-on involvement. “Gilbert, play fair. I’ve always given you the title of fatherhood; I’ve never taken it away,” she said but criticized his priorities. According to her, instead of coaching their basketball-loving kids or investing in essentials like education, Arenas splurges on extravagant gifts.

“They don’t need chains… How about you pay for his school?” she quipped, noting his $7,000 monthly support barely scratches the surface of actual needs. Nevertheless, this drama took a backseat as they witnessed their daughter dominating on the court.

Gilbert Arenas & Laura Govan witnessed Louisville’s hard-fought win

Trailing by six points in the second half, the Cardinals flipped the script in the fourth quarter with a stunning 16-0 run. What was once a tight contest turned into a comfortable 72-57 lead with just over four minutes to go. Still, the Buffaloes didn’t go down without a fight. They clawed back to within seven points in the final minute, but Izela Arenas iced the game with two clutch free throws. Louisville now boasts a solid 5-2 record.

Gilbert Arenas’ daughter showcased her skills in Louisville’s thrilling 79-71 comeback win over Colorado. She put up an impressive stat line, finishing with 11 points on 4-of-8 shooting. Though her three-point shooting was off, going 1-for-4, she contributed in other ways with three rebounds, two assists, and two steals in her 27 minutes on the floor.

Meanwhile, it wasn’t a one-woman show for the Cardinals. Nyla Harris stepped up big, delivering 14 points along with four rebounds and three steals. Tajianna Roberts also brought the heat, adding 13 points and swiping the ball four times. With four players in double figures, Louisville proved it could spread the scoring load effectively, improving their road record to 2-1 this season.

Coming off the bench, Jayda Curry gave Louisville a major boost. She dropped 14 points and led a Cardinals’ reserve unit that dominated the game, scoring a whopping 43 of the team’s 79 points. In total, five bench players contributed at least five points each, highlighting the depth of Louisville’s roster and the importance of their supporting cast.

On the other side, Frida Formann fought hard for Colorado, pouring in a game-high 25 points. She went 8-of-18 from the field and went 7-for-10 from the free-throw line. Despite her best efforts, the Buffaloes fell short against Louisville’s balanced attack.