Kentucky fans riot after defeat of Louisville in Final Four

usatoday.com

Apr 01, 2012

By Mike Wynn, Louisville Courier-Journal

LEXINGTON, Ky. – Post-game revelry in Lexington turned to violence and fire-setting as University of Kentucky fans swarmed the streets surrounding campus, prompting police in riot gear to move in.

College antics in alcohol-fueled celebrations quickly escalated, as young people set couches ablaze and hurled beer cans into clusters of party-goers.

Revelers climbed on car tops, flipped at least one vehicle on State and attempted others while fans chanted « cats, cats, cats. » Booze was everywhere and bottles smashed throughout the area.

Police armed in riot gear patrolled the party areas, and sprayed fire extinguishers on fans who attempted to damage vehicles. Read more …

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