Miami Hurricanes Mascot Sebastian Accused of Flirting with Reporter Ashley Wenskoski During Game

In a surprising turn of events during the Syracuse Orange‘s 42-38 upset against the Miami Hurricanes at the Carrier Dome on Saturday, Miami’s mascot, Sebastian the Ibis, found himself at the center of a social media storm. Sports reporter Ashley Wenskoski, a sports anchor for CNY Central and a Syracuse alum, took to X (formerly Twitter) to share an unusual encounter with the mascot. Wenskoski reported that Sebastian kneeled down and asked for her number in the middle of the game, specifically during a critical drive in the fourth quarter.

Wenskoski’s tweet quickly went viral, with fans reacting in various ways. Some defended her, while others used the moment to criticize Miami’s performance on the field. The incident highlighted the lack of focus and discipline from the Miami team, which ultimately lost the game and jeopardized their ACC Championship and College Football Playoff aspirations.

Ashley Wenskoski is known for her work in covering college sports and is a multimedia journalist at CNY Central. She graduated magna cum laude from the Newhouse School of Public Communications with a Bachelor of Science in Broadcast and Digital Journalism.

The game itself was significant for Syracuse, marking a major turnaround for the team. Quarterback Kyle McCord delivered an outstanding performance, leading the Orange to a 9-3 record this season after a dismal 2-6 season last year. The victory propelled Syracuse into the AP Top 25 rankings, landing them at No. 23.

While the game had its share of drama, Sebastian’s antics added an unexpected layer of entertainment. However, for Miami, the loss was a stark reminder of their struggles both on and off the field.