Intense Women’s Basketball Matchup
In an intense women’s basketball matchup at the Sun Belt Tournament in Pensacola, Florida, the game between South Alabama and Coastal Carolina took a tumultuous turn on Wednesday.
Altercation on the Court
With less than six minutes remaining in the fourth quarter, an altercation broke out between players Cordasia Harris of South Alabama and Tracey Hueston of Coastal Carolina. The scuffle erupted when Harris made contact with Hueston from behind, prompting Hueston to retaliate with pushes and blows.
Chaotic Scene
Within moments, both teams’ players and coaching staff rushed to intervene, but the chaotic scene led to a referee suffering a fall. Reports indicate that the referee may have been struck in the head or neck region by Hueston during the struggle. Medical personnel and team staff promptly attended to the downed official as she lay on the court. A sheriff’s deputy also responded to the incident shortly after the melee concluded.
Aftermath of the Brawl
The aftermath of the brawl resulted in a total of eight player ejections, including both Harris and Hueston, who were assessed technical fouls. Ultimately, South Alabama secured victory in the game, finishing with a score of 80-70.
As of now, there has been no further information released regarding the health status of the injured referee.
