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Young college basketball fan delays game after adorably storming the court: ‘Don’t know whose child that is’

A conference match between the Radford men's basketball team and Gardner-Webb was briefly postponed Wednesday night after a young fan stormed the court and had to be escorted out by one of the Highlanders.

With a minute left in the second half and Radford leading by three, a young fan ran onto the court and ran around as players and coaches looked on in confusion.

Radford Highlanders head coach Daris Nichols leads his team during the first half against the South Carolina Gamecocks at Colonial Life Arena on Dec. 22, 2024. (Jeff Blake/Imagine Images)

“And we have kids on the floor,” game broadcasters said in shock. “There's a sixth man on the floor here. I don't know whose child he is. Are his parents there?”

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The young fan continued running, but Radford guard Truth Harris, a redshirt senior, stepped in and picked up the young child and handed him over to a staff member near the court.

The upset didn't bother the Highlanders, who won the game 79-75, improving their record to 3-1. big south conference They play tied for the top of the standings with High Point and UNC Asheville.

The Big South released a statement after the game about the “minor” suspension, adding that the child was safely reunited with his parents.

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“In an unprecedented and truly exciting moment during last night's thrilling Gardner-Webb vs. Radford basketball game, young 'fans' poured onto the court with one minute remaining,” the statement said.

“Estimated to be about 3 feet tall and on the verge of kindergarten eligibility, this fan displayed remarkable agility as he dodged staff and bemused players. Thanks to your thinking, this situation was safely resolved.''When the child was removed from the court. ”

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Radford Highlanders guard Truth Harris, 4, drives around South Carolina Gamecocks guard Morris Ugusuk, 15, during the second half at Colonial Life Arena on Dec. 22, 2024. do. (Jeff Blake/Imagine Images)

Radford coach Darris Nichols joked after the game that he begged officials not to penalize his team because of the excitement of the young fans.

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“That was a big part of the game,” he said with a laugh. “When the kid ran onto the court, I just said to the umpire, 'Please don't give it to me.' Technical For this. '”

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