Celebrations, Destruction on Campus Follow UConn Victory

Celebrations, Destruction on Campus Follow UConn Victory
Connecticut players and coaches celebrate after their win over San Diego State in the men's national championship college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament in Houston on April 3, 2023. Godofredo A. Vasquez/AP Photo
The Associated Press
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STORRS, Conn.—Some UConn fans pulled down signs and light poles, smashed windows and caused other damage after thousands of people, most of them students, spilled onto campus following the Huskies’ NCAA Tournament win over San Diego State.

Fifteen people had been arrested by early Tuesday and 16 were taken to the hospital during the celebrations. None of the injuries were thought to be serious, UConn spokeswoman Stephanie Reitz said.