Kentucky Fans Riot Following Final Four Loss

Kentucky fans start fires and riot after the team loses to Wisconsin in the National Semifinal.

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When it comes to major sporting events (ex, the Final Four) win or lose, you're pretty much guaranteed a riot. Nothing allows you to unwind from the stress of watching TV getting drunk off your ass like setting some fires and breaking stuff. Last night/this morning was no exception as a bunch of Kentucky students proved their fandom by indulging in this most sacred of traditions. It's a little more forgivable, seeing as how the only thing to do in Kentucky just began the offseason (Plus, they just got this riot done out of the way two days early). Had they won the National Championship tomorrow night, there would've been a celebratory riot instead of a riot fueled by frustration. Property damage-wise we doubt there'd be a difference. After all was said and done 31 people were arrested. Anywhere, here's some pictures:

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Officers with protective shields line the ends of State Street. pic.twitter.com/2tXTfT1WZS

— Paris Lewbel (@PLewbel) April 5, 2015

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Things on State Street are starting to get more violent. We've seen multiple fights breaking out in the last few mins pic.twitter.com/HRNW5zwQrk

— Paris Lewbel (@PLewbel) April 5, 2015

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Lexington officials: "Tonight we would characterize the crowd as rowdy, and at times hostile." pic.twitter.com/OBuM0oHwP4

— Paris Lewbel (@PLewbel) April 5, 2015

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Fireworks now going off on State Street https://t.co/UrJaKyfEtX

— Paris Lewbel (@PLewbel) April 5, 2015

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.@lexkypolice Officers aiming non-lethal pepper ball guns at a group fighting nearby. pic.twitter.com/7PaCjQEZTU

— Paris Lewbel (@PLewbel) April 5, 2015

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More fires starting here on State Street and more pour into the street. #BBN pic.twitter.com/i1Au6W9eiX

— Paris Lewbel (@PLewbel) April 5, 2015

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Fans now getting rowdier, now more fire. pic.twitter.com/Na28OI0QGx

— Garrett Wymer (@GarrettWKYT) April 5, 2015

 

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Street Sweepers now taking over State Street after a long night of post-game madness. pic.twitter.com/p8XH37YBt9

— Paris Lewbel (@PLewbel) April 5, 2015

The city of Vancouver remains unimpressed.

[via @PLewbel/Barstool Sports]

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