VILLANOVA, Pa. — Villanova University canceled classes Tuesday as students celebrated the men’s basketball team’s first NCAA championship title since 1985.
Police say six people were arrested and 25 people were injured after Kris Jenkins’ 3-pointer in the final seconds of the title game Monday night propelled the Wildcats over North Carolina 77-74.
Radnor police Sgt. Anthony Radico said one of those arrested was accused of assaulting a state police horse.
“There were a lot of individuals who were highly intoxicated,” Sgt. Shawn Dietrich told USA Today.
Two fans were also arrested on Saturday night for assaulting a police horse after Villanova defeated Oklahoma in the Final Four, according to NBC 10.
Students rushed from Villanova’s arena, The Pavilion, onto a nearby commercial strip where pubs and restaurants festooned with balloons and banners were packed with revelers.
Police in riot gear stood by as celebrants shouted and chanted wildly. There also were reports of some students scaling a light pole and others creating small bonfires.
There were no details on the injuries.