The legal battle was like no other!
Fans bravely stormed the court Wednesday night after the Detroit Mercy Titans men’s basketball team defeated IUPUI (6-21, 2-14) 81-66, finally ending a losing streak at 26.
Seconds after the Detroit Mercies (1-27, 1-15) avoided extending an embarrassing winning streak, an emotional Titans fan raised his arms after the buzzer in the courtroom of Detroit’s Callihan Hall. I rushed to
But when I looked back, no one was there to participate in the festival.
The Titans’ tumultuous season has been filled with losses, leaving them in last place in the Horizon League standings behind IUPUI (6-21, 2-14).
The Titans were one of two winless programs in college basketball this season, with Mississippi Valley State losing 24 straight games.
Fans immediately took to social media to react to the Titans ending their drought of 20 or more losses. And, of course, he reacted to the memorable courtroom attack.
“The biggest legal storm in history” One fan joked about X
“That person has been waiting a long time to do that.” Posted by another user.
“Let’s give him free season tickets and perks for life.” 1 person guaranteed For fans who show student spirit.
“Better than a piston” someone took it outreferring to the 28-game losing streak that the NBA’s Detroit Pistons finally ended earlier this season.
It’s unclear whether fans or the school will face disciplinary action for the short-term intrusion.
But the NCAA has been cracking down on schools ever since Iowa star Caitlin Clark clashed with Ohio State fans celebrating the Buckeyes’ upset win on Jan. 21.
Three days after Clark’s incident, the Southeastern Conference fined South Carolina $100,000 after fans rushed to the courtroom as the Gamecocks defeated No. 6 Kentucky.
Repeat offenders are subject to fines of up to $500,000.
