Georgia baseball's win against Mississippi State on Saturday was marred by a series of ejections, leaving both teams scrambling to fill their lineups for Sunday's game. The chaos ensued after a controversial play at home plate, resulting in multiple players being ejected, including key players for both teams. The fallout from the ejections will impact the deciding game of the series, with both coaches expressing frustration over the situation.
A brawl between the New York Rangers and the New Jersey Devils resulted in eight ejections just two seconds into the game, with every skater finding a dance partner in a five-on-five donnybrook. The ill will stemmed from previous encounters, and the game saw a total of 162 penalty minutes handed out in the first period alone. The Rangers ultimately secured a 4-3 victory, with the intense matchup bringing the teams closer together and resulting in exhausting workloads for the remaining defensemen.
The New York Rangers and New Jersey Devils kicked off their game with a massive brawl involving all 10 players just two seconds into the match, resulting in eight ejections. The main altercation saw Rangers forward Matt Rempe facing off against New Jersey's Kurtis MacDermid, with both teams losing four players each due to game misconducts. This incident stemmed from previous confrontations between the two teams, including Rempe's suspension for a high elbow hit in their last encounter.
The New York Rangers and New Jersey Devils ignited a 10-player brawl just two seconds into their game, resulting in the ejection of eight players, including overnight sensation Matt Rempe. The altercation stemmed from previous incidents between the teams, leading to unexpected fights between multiple players. The brawl and subsequent ejections left both teams with sparse benches, adding intrigue to the game as the Devils face playoff elimination and the Rangers vie for the President’s Trophy.
South Carolina wins its eighth SEC tournament title in women's basketball, but the victory is marred by a fight and multiple ejections in the final matchup against LSU. Despite remaining undefeated, the Gamecocks' performance in the tournament has raised concerns about their vulnerability, particularly in areas such as turnovers and shooting. Center Kamilla Cardoso's ejection and potential suspension for the NCAA tournament also raises questions about her ability to keep her composure in high-pressure situations. However, South Carolina's depth and championship-caliber team still position them as strong contenders for the upcoming NCAA tournament.
No. 1-ranked South Carolina won the SEC Tournament championship game against LSU, but the victory was marred by a brawl late in the game that led to multiple ejections, including a fan who came onto the court. South Carolina's coach apologized for the incident, which started with a player shoving another and escalated into a bench-clearing altercation. The referees called an intentional foul on one player and ejected another for fighting, leading to both benches being ejected from the game. One player will be suspended for the NCAA Tournament, but the others ejected for leaving the bench will not face a suspension.
South Carolina forward Kamilla Cardoso and five other players were ejected from the SEC championship game after a tussle with LSU players, leaving LSU with only its starting five players. Cardoso issued an apology on social media, and South Carolina coach Dawn Staley expressed regret over the incident. Cardoso, the Gamecocks' leading scorer and rebounder, could miss time in the NCAA tournament for her actions. Despite the altercation, South Carolina emerged victorious with a 79-72 win over LSU, securing their eighth tournament crown in the past 10 seasons.
A physical game between the Miami Heat and New Orleans Pelicans turned chaotic as a hard foul on Zion Williamson sparked a brawl, resulting in four players being ejected. Naji Marshall choked Jimmy Butler, leading to a heated altercation, while Thomas Bryant and Jose Alvarado also got involved. Referees reviewed the incident and issued double technicals before ejecting the players. Off the court, fans also contributed to the chaos, with one throwing objects at players and another being escorted out. Pelicans head coach Willie Green downplayed the incident as part of competitive play.
Miami Heat's Jimmy Butler and Thomas Bryant, along with New Orleans Pelicans' Jose Alvarado and Naji Marshall, were ejected after a scuffle in the fourth quarter of the Heat's 106-95 victory. The incident was sparked by a foul on Zion Williamson, leading to a physical altercation involving multiple players. Emotions ran high, with fans getting involved in the altercation as well.
A heated women's college basketball game between Arkansas State and Southern Miss resulted in a brawl, leading to the ejection of five players and three fans being removed from the arena. The altercation began with a physical confrontation between players, escalated into a chaotic scene involving coaches and fans, and ultimately led to the ejection of multiple players. Despite the incident, Southern Miss secured a 57-46 victory, and the team's coach emphasized the need to learn from the unfortunate event.
A women's college basketball game between Southern Miss and Arkansas State erupted into a massive melee, resulting in the ejection of five players and three fans. The altercation caused a 23-minute delay in the game and involved players and coaches being brought down to the ground, with punches thrown. Despite the loss of three starters, Southern Miss went on to win the game 57-48.
A physical altercation between Michigan and Maryland players during a women's basketball game led to ejections for Lauren Hansen and Bri McDaniel. Michigan ultimately won the game in overtime, with Maryland coach Brenda Frese expressing surprise that the incident didn't motivate her team. Chyra Evans led the Wolverines with 17 points, while Jakia Brown-Turner recorded 12 points for the Terrapins. Both teams have upcoming games against Penn State and Michigan State, respectively.
The San Francisco 49ers defeated the Seattle Seahawks 28-16, with Christian McCaffrey leading the way. However, the game was overshadowed by a scuffle between the two teams, resulting in ejections for DK Metcalf and Deommodore Lenor. Metcalf's WWE-style tackle attempt on Fred Warner sparked the altercation, with Warner responding with a pancake. The 49ers reached the 10-win mark for the third consecutive season, while the Seahawks fell to 6-7.
A heated altercation occurred during the Illinois State University men's basketball game against Norfolk State University, resulting in benches clearing, technical fouls, and ejections. Norfolk State coach Robert Jones claimed that racial slurs were directed at his player, Jamarii Thomas, leading to the confrontation. Thomas, who scored 31 points, is the leading scorer for Norfolk State this season. Both universities compete in NCAA Division I, with Illinois State in the Missouri Valley Conference and Norfolk State in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference.
BYU basketball defeated Arizona State 77-49 in the Vegas Showdown, but the game was marred by a late fight that resulted in ejections. BYU's Atiki Aly Atiki and ASU's Akil Watson got tangled up, with Atiki appearing to throw a punch and subsequently being ejected. BYU's Noah Waterman was also ejected for leaving the bench during the skirmish, although he did not participate in the fight. Despite the incident, BYU's strong shooting performance and dominance on the boards propelled them to victory.
