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Vanderbilt fined $500,000 by SEC for allowing fans to storm court after victory over Kentucky


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Vanderbilt was fined $500,000 by the Southeastern Conference on Sunday for allowing fans to storm the court Saturday after the Commodores' 74-69 victory over No. 9 Kentucky.

The Southeastern Conference (SEC) has imposed a $500,000 fine on Vanderbilt University for violating the league's policy against fans storming the court after their basketball team's victory over Kentucky. This incident occurred following Vanderbilt's upset win against the then-No. 6 ranked Kentucky Wildcats, which led to fans rushing onto the court in celebration. The fine is part of the SEC's escalating penalty structure aimed at preventing such occurrences due to safety concerns. The policy includes fines starting at $50,000 for a first offense, with the amount increasing for subsequent violations. This event marks a significant enforcement of the SEC's rules to ensure the safety of players, coaches, and fans.

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