Texas A&M-Commerce defeated their Southland Conference rival on the road, 76-72, and the ESPN+ broadcast started showing the customary handshake line after the game. This is where the real battle began. The video was not clear as to which two players started the fun but as the camera pans to the line, it erupts in a Malay of fist throwing.

As the video goes on you can see coaches as well as players being hit and knocked to the floor. After, the two schools put out a joint statement on the incident;

“There is no place in college sports for such actions,” the two schools said in a joint statement, via ESPN. “The unsportsmanlike conduct that occurred after the game does not reflect the values of the universities involved, as well as the Southland Conference and their member institutions.

“The matter is currently being reviewed collectively by the Conference office and both institutions as the safety of our student-athletes, staff, and fans is our primary concern.”

The Southland Conference also issued a statement.

“We will be working closely with both universities to review the footage and issue appropriate disciplinary action,” the conference said. “Unsportsmanlike behavior is unacceptable in the Southland Conference and the safety of our student-athletes, spectators, and officials remains a top priority.”

Handshake Line fight between Texas A&M-Commerce and Incarnate Word Men's Basketball tonight: pic.twitter.com/2KGGJJyNfZ

— NIL vs NLI (@NILvsNLI) February 20, 2024

A stain on CBB for sure and a scene we have not experienced in some time. There is no place for this in college sports and those responsible should be released.

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