Tulane University has opened an investigation after a fan was seen pushing Memphis star David Jones during a court storm following Tulane’s 81-79 upset victory over the Tigers on Sunday. The incident was the second such during the day in college basketball following an altercation between a fan and women’s basketball star Caitlin Clark after a game between Iowa and Ohio State.
In a video of the court storming, a shirtless fan could be seen pushing Jones, who had a game-high 32 points and 11 rebounds for Memphis, in the back. In a statement announcing their investigation, university officials condemned the fan’s actions.
“This type of behavior is unacceptable and these are actions that are not condoned by Tulane Athletics or the University,” Tulane said, per ESPN. “We are following up on this matter and have been in contact with the University of Memphis and the American Athletic Conference office. Ensuring the safety of everyone at Tulane Athletics events will always be our highest priority and we will continue to be vigilant in…
