Following Duke’s 73-68 loss to Virginia on Thursday night, the Cavaliers’ student section rushed onto the court as soon as the final buzzer rang, giving neither team ample time to prepare for the masses that flocked to the hardwood...
“Just get our team off the court, and our coaching staff, before students come on,” Krzyzewski said.
The two key issues—players’ and staff safety and players’ reactions—seemed to be ignored by the Virginia security, as fans were allowed to rush the court from all angles, including the Duke bench’s side...
There also is another variable in the court-storming safety equation—the reaction of Duke players. It’s potentially volatile for the players to be in that situation following an unexpected road loss in which emotions were running high.
“If they run at us, it’s fair game. We’re just protecting ourselves,” senior Mason Plumlee said...
He's right. There should be something done to get the losing team off the court asap. It is a matter of time until something bad happens between fans and opposing players. It would be wise to put safety measures in place beforehand.
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