An otherwise ordinary women’s soccer match between Rutgers and UMass briefly devolved into chaos Sunday when punches started flying.
UMass’ Ashley Lamond appeared to take exception to a foul by Rutgers’ Gia Girman, running over to confront the Scarlet Knights forward, who didn’t receive her kindly. Punches were thrown, and Lamond was ultimately thrown to the ground before both were ejected.
UMass got the better of Rutgers, winning 1-0, but Girman appeared to get the better of Lamond in the fight.
Here’s a look at the full video of the brawl that broke out Sunday in Amherst.
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Rutgers-UMass soccer brawl video
Punches were thrown in the 36th minute of Sunday’s women’s soccer game between Rutgers and UMass.
Crazy scenes today in Amherst, as a fight broke out between in a game between Rutgers and UMass, with multiple punches being thrown. Gia Girman of Rutgers and Ashley Lamond from UMass were both sent off as a result.
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— College Soccer News (@ncaasoccernews) August 25, 2024
Girman appeared to try to make a play on the ball but instead took down a UMass player, who fell down hard on the turf. Girman also ended up on the ground, and…
