LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Police say they are prepared to control crowds near the University of Kentucky's Lexington campus when the Wildcats play Kansas in the national championship basketball game.
Lexington police spokeswoman Sherelle Roberts told The Associated Press on Sunday that several hundred officers will be out in force on Monday to help keep order.
Police plan a few adjustments from Saturday, when thousands of fans spilled onto streets after Kentucky defeated cross-state rival Louisville in New Orleans. Fans overturned cars and torched couches.
Roberts said police did a good job of getting rowdy fans under control. Officers arrested 27 people on minor charges such as disorderly conduct and alcohol intoxication.
Police had braced for the possibility of post-game violence Saturday and resorted to pepper spray, though large amounts weren't needed before they ultimately began dispersing the throngs.
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July 14th, 2025
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