Overview
- The altercation erupted in the second half at Amica Mutual Pavilion in Providence, Rhode Island.
- Tensions boiled over after Powell raked Hopkins across the head and face on a fast-break attempt.
- Police assisted security in restoring order and protected referees at the scorer’s table during the video review.
- Six players were ejected after a delay of nearly 20 minutes: Providence’s Jaylin Sellers and Duncan Powell, and St. John’s Dillon Mitchell, Ruben Prey, Sadiku Ibine Ayo, and Kelvin Odih.
- Play resumed with Hopkins sinking two free throws before St. John’s strung together quick points for a 44-40 lead as the crowd chanted Powell’s name.