This game was absolutely FIRE! (literally)
The Capitol building was eventually evacuated after a fire alarm went off during a heated college basketball game between Wisconsin and Indiana on Tuesday night.
The contest ended with 10:06 left in the game. The Badgers and Hoosiers tied 54-54. (Related: He also has a point: Clemson's Brad Brownell blasts Big 12 for manipulating the system to send more teams into March Madness)
A fire alarm in the building started going off and play continued for a while, but eventually stopped.
“This is really weird. Portions of the arena have been evacuated, alarms continue to sound, automated messages are playing (almost inaudible), but the game has not been canceled,” an Indianapolis Star reporter posted. did. Zack Osterman With X.
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Wisconsin and Indiana are currently delayed in their arrival in Bloomington due to the evacuation of the Capitol. pic.twitter.com/DoDqR8Huzp
— FOX College Hoops (@CBBonFOX) February 28, 2024
Indiana and Wisconsin are tied at 54 with 10:06 left.
Both teams were heading to the locker rooms. Fans are being told to go to the concourse immediately.
Loud sirens are blaring throughout the Capitol and fire alarm lights are off in every hallway. #iubb pic.twitter.com/Ud1SqVfSIt
— Jared Kelly (@Jared_Kelly7) February 28, 2024
Indiana vs. Wisconsin game: Simon Skyot Meeting House is evacuated. #iubb pic.twitter.com/wiCElKoBYU
— Jeff Rabjohns (@JeffRabjohns) February 28, 2024
Well, when we investigated, we were told that the fire alarm was activated due to smoke in the elevator.
Smoke in the elevator causes delays #badger-According to the Indiana game. @MattLepay
The game is tied at 54 with 10:06 left.
— Luke Gamble (@LukeGambleTV) February 28, 2024
During a tied game, smoke in the elevator set off the fire alarm…this game was literally on fire.
