Overview
- The Arkansas Activities Association said the Barton athletes were ejected for unsportsmanlike conduct and are barred from the championship under its rules.
- Seven England players were also ejected following the review of the altercation in Poyen.
- The AAA said it reviewed video from multiple angles, may issue additional sanctions if new evidence emerges, and is cooperating with law enforcement.
- Video shows the fight began in the final seconds after a foul call as spectators rushed the court and an England player punched a Barton player.
- The Grant County Sheriff’s Office announced a criminal investigation, with deputies, Sheridan police and Arkansas State Police breaking up the fight, and no suspects publicly named so far.