This isn’t how you do it, UConn.
After the University of Connecticut Huskies won the NCAA March Madness national championship over the San Diego Aztecs on Monday night, UConn students collectively lost their complete minds. Some pulled down light poles, others tore down street signs, while another group of students smashed windows and created other damage as thousands (most of them students) flooded the UConn campus.
By early Tuesday morning, a total of 15 people were arrested, while 16 were taken to the hospital. However, none of the injuries appear to be serious, according to UConn spokeswoman Stephanie Reitz.
“The vast majority of those celebrating the Husky victory last night did so safely and responsibly,” said Reitz in a statement. “A small number chose to risk their safety and that of others by vandalizing or destroying property after the game.”
All hell has broken loose in Storrs @BarstoolStorrs pic.twitter.com/FqEHGWBSz5
— Barstool Sports (@barstoolsports) April 4, 2023
Absolute mayhem on the UConn campus after the national championship pic.twitter.com/k0zn5TBRyG
— Gaby Molina (@M_GabrielaMo) April 4, 2023
Quick look from the inside out
“That guy is still in the tree” pic.twitter.com/6JE5yIPTHF— Maggie Vanoni (@maggie_vanoni) April 4, 2023
A fire has started and a fire truck is already coming up the street
— Maggie Vanoni (@maggie_vanoni) April 4, 2023
Nah they flipped over the car and dipped @BarstoolStorrs pic.twitter.com/UXLRBxK1If
— Barstool U (@BarstoolU) April 4, 2023
The Daily Caller also has exclusive footage of a guy getting knocked out by a torn-down light pole:
It’s a shame that this happened, because it completely takes away from the fact that UConn has solidified themselves as a blue blood program. (RELATED: UConn Huskies Solidify Status As Blue Blood With National Championship Victory)
Shame, just a real shame.