LSU fined for court storming vs. Kentucky, per SEC policy

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Southeastern Conference fined LSU $100,000 for fans who rushed the field after the Tigers' win over No. 17 Kentucky, the league announced Thursday.

Tyrell Ward's basket as time expired gave LSU a 75-74 victory Wednesday night and ignited the onslaught on the court.

The safety risks associated with on-field assaults received more attention this season after Iowa superstar Caitlin Clark collided with a fan while leaving the Ohio State field after that the Buckeyes beat the Hawkeyes.

LSU was fined under the SEC's revised Competitive Space Access Policy. The policy states that access to playing surfaces is limited at all times to athletes, coaches, officials, support staff and duly accredited or authorized individuals.

“For the safety of participants and spectators, at no time before, during or after a competition may spectators enter the competition area,” the policy states.

Fines are $100,000 for a first offense, $250,000 for a second offense and $500,000 for a third and subsequent offenses.

For conference games, fines are paid to the opposing institution. For non-conference games, fines are deposited into the SEC Postgraduate Scholarship Fund.