The Pete Maravich Assembly Center erupted into a frenzy on Wednesday night.
The LSU men’s basketball team upset the ranked Kentucky Wildcats on a buzzer-beating game-winner from [autotag]Tyrell Ward[/autotag], and fans immediately stormed the court as pandemonium ensued. Women’s basketball star [autotag]Angel Reese[/autotag], who was in attendance, was even knocked down while storming the court.
While it was a special moment at LSU, it won’t come without a price. The SEC has levied a $100,000 fine against the university for violating its policy against court-storming.
Per the rules established last year, teams are fined $100,000 for the first offense, $250,000 for a second offense and $500,000 for any subsequent offenses.
This is the SEC policy, according to a release from the league.
The policy states that “institutions shall limit access to competition areas to participating student-athletes, coaches, officials, support personnel and properly credentialed or authorized individuals at all times. For the safety of participants and spectators alike, at no time before, during or after a contest may spectators enter the competition area.”
While LSU is likely happy to eat that fine, it will be something to monitor if there are any court-storming events at the university in the future.
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