South Carolina fined $500K after fans storm field in Tennessee win
Summarised from 2 outlets · 3 reports · Updated 26 Oct, 12:01 · Archive
South Carolina's fans stormed the field after the Gamecocks beat Tennessee, prompting a $500,000 SEC fine.
South Carolina defeated Tennessee on Saturday. Quarterback LaNorris Sellers tied the game with a touchdown, then kicked a field goal with seconds to spare to secure the victory.
Following the win, fans stormed the field. The SEC responded by fining South Carolina $500,000 for violating a policy designed to keep athletes and coaches safe on the field.
This is not the first time the programme has faced such a penalty. South Carolina received a similar $500,000 fine in 2022, also for storming the field after an upset victory over Tennessee.
How it is being reported
- SEC fines South Carolina $500,000 for allowing fans to storm the field after beating TennesseeThe Southeastern Conference fined South Carolina $500,000 on Sunday for allowing fans to storm the field following a 27-24 victory over then-No. 11 Tennessee.Live5News · 26 Oct, 13:08
- Gamecocks fans storm field after beating Tennessee, drawing $500K SEC fineGaemcock fans stormed the field after the win, and the SEC imposed a $500,000 fine for violating a policy meant to keep athletes and coaches safe.Live5News · 26 Oct, 10:20
- Gamecocks fans storm field after beating Tennessee, drawing $500K SEC fineGaemcock fans stormed the field after the win, and the SEC imposed a $500,000 fine for violating a policy meant to keep athletes and coaches safe.WISTV · 26 Oct, 10:20
In this story: South Carolina Gamecocks · Tennessee Volunteers · LaNorris Sellers · SEC · Columbia
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