During a pivotal Big Ten men's basketball game between Indiana and Wisconsin at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall, an unexpected fire alarm caused the game to be delayed, leading to the evacuation of the building. The incident occurred just as Wisconsin had tied the game, adding to the tension of the moment. Security personnel and officials promptly evacuated fans, teams, and staff from the arena. The all-clear was given shortly after, allowing fans to return and the game to resume. Indiana, aiming to snap a losing streak, eventually emerged victorious against Wisconsin. This win had implications for the Big Ten standings, as Nebraska, with its 20 wins, moved up to fourth place, enhancing their chances for a double bye in the upcoming conference tournament. Indiana's coach, Mike Woodson, expressed gratitude to fans for returning and keeping the environment lively after the evacuation.
With Wisconsin’s loss to Indiana, Nebraska moves up to fourth in the Big Ten standings based on the tiebreaker. Nebraska is now in the driver’s seat to secure the double bye. Gotta take care of business down the stretch, though. https://t.co/u0rmXkcLXp
Woodson on how IU spent the timeout: "You're trying to clean up things going on during the course of the game, especially the second half, when we got going, and then trying to get offensive plays in quickly." #iubb
Mike Woodson starts by thanking fans for coming back into the building and keeping the environment lively. #iubb
Stay tuned for @ZachOsterman insider. First, a recap: Indiana basketball weathers alarm delay, snaps losing skid against Wisconsin, via @ScottEHorner https://t.co/qVEAEOT2cl
Fans forced to evacuate Wisconsin-Indiana game after fire alarm goes off https://t.co/PjU3wZuQkT https://t.co/iKtrsaO3nO
Indiana had to evacuate Assembly Hall when fire alarms started going off right after Wisconsin tied the game https://t.co/r69W03AvV5
Teams back on the floor. Indiana and Wisconsin will resume momentarily. #iubb https://t.co/tHr9yyPVFE
And the all-clear has been given. Fans returning at Indiana. Game resuming shortly. #iubb https://t.co/S8LhiVUJFw
The scene outside Assembly Hall as fans were evacuated following a fire alarm https://t.co/NYTXUFGcfU
Assembly Hall is being evacuated. @IndianaMBB and @BadgerMBB were tied when the fire alarms went off. https://t.co/KzNFCORxa6
Wisconsin and Indiana are currently under delay in Bloomington as they evacuate Assembly Hall https://t.co/DoDqR8Huzp
Early word: Fire alarms going off is the reason for the evacuation. #iubb https://t.co/6HsTtLeArV
The game has been delayed due to the fire alarms going off inside Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. Please evacuate if you are inside the building. We will provide further updates when available.
The Indiana-Wisconsin game: Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall being evacuated. #iubb https://t.co/wiCElKoBYU
Wisconsin at Indiana is currently delayed due to inclement weather. @BadgerMBB | @IndianaMBB https://t.co/f4OtCk9bhT
The Indiana-Wisconsin game has been stopped. Officials and security are evacuating Assembly Hall per @JeffRabjohns https://t.co/Q6puAbTlGX
Security person just now: "The whole building is being evacuated." #iubb https://t.co/9vLQTUsi6r
Weird situation at Indiana. Assembly Hall being evacuated and people aren't totally sure why. https://t.co/4TmmlNKLid
There is a fire alarm in Assembly Hall and we’re being evacuated. This is what I get.
Fire alarm is going off in Assembly Hall. It appears as if they are evacuating the building. No announcement yet.
Indiana-Wisconsin game: Officials and security are evacuating Assembly Hall right now. No official word just yet on what's happening. Fans leaving and teams being taken to the locker rooms. #iubb
Wisconsin and Indiana are in a weather delay. It's an indoor basketball game.
OK, now we're shutting this down. Everybody's evacuating the arena bowl. If there's an active tornado warning somebody let me know, ideally. Teams are going to their locker rooms. #iubb
For coverage of Indiana vs. Wisconsin men: @INBBallSource and @Jared_Kelly7. #iubb For coverage of No. 14 Indiana vs. Northwestern women: @goodmansport. #iuwbb
Indiana looks to get back on track at home against the Badgers exclusively on @peacock. https://t.co/UaqgyJYXVs
Tonight: Men’s basketball: Indiana (14-13, 6-10 Big Ten) hosts Wisconsin (18-9, 10-6) at 7 p.m. (Peacock) Women’s basketball: No. 14 Indiana (22-4, 13-3) at Northwestern (8-19, 3-13) at 7 p.m. (Big Ten Network) #iubb #iuwbb https://t.co/lTmYOz5JXi
Nebraska Athletics announces the final Husker men's basketball home game of the regular season, Sunday against Rutgers, is sold out. Fourth consecutive sellout for the #Huskers, who reached 20 wins after beating Minnesota.
#Badgers hoops: Big game for UW and IU on Tuesday, but for much different reasons. https://t.co/wXRe5BJy8t