Kentucky fans flood streets, start fires after loss (Video)
Kentucky’s quest for perfection came to an end with a Final Four loss to Wisconsin on Saturday night, and the fans back in Lexington are not taking it too well.
Wildcats fans flooded the streets in the minutes after Wisconsin’s 71-64 win and started a raucous scene, leading to some arrests. Some even started fires in the middle of the street.
UK fans on #StateStreet are getting rowdy. They're throwing flaming shirts, bottles and even a cellphone has been launched into the air.
— HLpublicsafety (@HLpublicsafety) April 5, 2015
More fires starting here on State Street and more pour into the street. #BBN pic.twitter.com/i1Au6W9eiX
— Paris Lewbel (@PLewbel) April 5, 2015
It's pretty much a huge bonfire in the intersection of #StateStreet and Elizabeth. pic.twitter.com/iXqbk8e2uF
— HLpublicsafety (@HLpublicsafety) April 5, 2015
.@lexkypolice are moving in on crowds with folks throwing flaming shirts. pic.twitter.com/u7AF0OBjB3
— HLpublicsafety (@HLpublicsafety) April 5, 2015
City officials now reporting 11 arrests. People on the street heard yelling "f--- the police" pic.twitter.com/aIeSUqlmja
— Paris Lewbel (@PLewbel) April 5, 2015
Meanwhile, back at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, fans are even more upset.
Poor guy.
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