A basketball game between Indiana and Wisconsin was delayed on Tuesday as fire alarms rang throughout Assembly Hall. The pause in action came in the second half with the score tied at 54-54.
The bizarre delay interrupted a key Big Ten conference game, with both teams fighting for postseason opportunities.
The game has been delayed due to the fire alarms going off inside Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. Please evacuate if you are inside the building. We will provide further updates when available.
— Indiana Basketball (@IndianaMBB)
College basketball fans quickly looked for a reason for those alarms sounding, but to this point, have come up empty handed.
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Indiana extended that advantage back to eight before UW made a run.
The Hoosiers were on a four-minute scoring drought prior to the alarms ringing out, allowing the Badgers to tie the game for the first time since the opening tip.
Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall has been re-opened. Play will resume after a brief warm-up period.
— Indiana Basketball (@IndianaMBB)
The delay lasted less than 10 minutes as fans returned from the concourse.
And the all-clear has been given. Fans returning at Indiana. Game resuming shortly. #iubb pic.twitter.com/S8LhiVUJFw
— Jeff Rabjohns (@JeffRabjohns)
Many were quick to comment on the awkward timing of the delay.
“Name another fanbase that wants it bad enough to pull an arena fire alarm when things go poorly.”
“Shoutout to the Indiana fan who pulled the fire alarm to try and change the momentum.”
“NOBODY comes back from 15 down against the Indiana Hoosiers. WE WILL PULL THE FIRE ALARM ON YOU!”
Bizarre.
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