Nebraska bans two students from athletic events following incidents against Purdue

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — Two students at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln have been banned from athletic events following an investigation into last week’s home basketball game against Purdue.

The punishments follow an investigation into several incidents of fan misconduct, including objects being thrown at Purdue’s bench.

According to the athletic department, two UNL students seated in the student section were ejected from the game after security personnel observed them engaging in unsportsmanlike and inappropriate behavior.

One student was ejected for throwing an object that hit individuals seated on the Purdue bench in the first half.

Officials said the student had his tickets revoked and received a permanent ban from obtaining a valid ticket to any ticketed Husker athletic event.

A second student was ejected for repeatedly using inappropriate and unsportsmanlike language directed at Purdue’s bench after previously being warned.

As the student left the arena, officials said, they took two water bottles from the team bench and threw them to someone in the crowd near their seat.

That student has had his tickets revoked and received a one-year ban from obtaining a valid ticket to any ticketed Husker athletic event.

The athletic department said it continues to investigate a separate incident involving an unidentified individual.

“Nebraska Athletics is committed to providing a safe and secure fan experience at all athletic events, with priority on the well-being of the student-athletes, coaches, staff, and game officials,” the athletic department said in a statement. “Any individuals in attendance who conduct themselves in a manner inconsistent with our fan code of conduct may face penalties including ejection from the event, loss of tickets and the ability to purchase tickets in the future.”