Tuesday's Big Ten matchup between Wisconsin and Indiana had a rather peculiar delay on Tuesday night.
In a close battle, with the teams tied at 54 with just 10 minutes remaining, everyone in Indiana Assembly Hall was abruptly forced to evacuate the building.
With around 10:06 left, the fire alarm sounded on the balcony of the premises.
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Malik Reneau #5 of the Indiana Hoosiers and Tyler Wahl #5 of the Wisconsin Badgers go for a rebound at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall on February 27, 2024 in Bloomington, Indiana. (Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
There was much speculation about the original delay: there had been bad weather in the area and Wisconsin broadcaster Matt Lepay He said there was smoke in an elevator that set off the alarm.
Indiana University did not disclose what set off the fire alarms, but evacuation was state law.
“It was determined that a fire alarm was triggered on the balcony,” the university said. “Emergency management officials stationed at the Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall Command Center followed state law and evacuated the arena for the safety and well-being of all attendees. Once it was determined there was no immediate threat, everyone was allowed to return to the building.”
Indiana Hoosiers fans hold newspapers during Wisconsin Badgers player introductions at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Indiana. (Brian Spurlock/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
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The evacuation lasted approximately 11 minutes and play resumed after the teams warmed up for about five minutes.
Maybe the Hoosiers needed the smoke alarms: They led by as many as 15 in the first half, but blew the lead.
In fact, fire alarms went off right after Wisconsin's John Blackwell scored consecutive layups to tie the game; that was the first time the Badgers weren't trailing in the game since it was 0-0.
Indiana Hoosiers forward Mackenzie Mgbako (21) drives to the basket against the Wisconsin Badgers at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Indiana. (Brian Spurlock/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
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Even after play resumed, Wisconsin had a three-point lead with 5:54 left, but the Hoosiers finished the game on a 14-7 run to take a 74-70 victory: Wisconsin missed its final six game shots. .
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