- The brawl started after two players got caught in the battle for a rebound
- Emma Imevbore appeared to shove Domonique Davis to start the altercation
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Thursday’s women’s basketball game between Southern Mississippi and Arkansas State descended into chaos after a brawl broke out in the third quarter.
Five players were ultimately kicked out of the game after the shocking fight.
The altercation occurred after Red Wolves forward Emma Imevbore became tangled with Lady Eagles guard Domonique Davis as the two players battled for a rebound.
Imevbore appeared to shove Davis, prompting her rival and Davis’ teammates Noelani Cornfield and Brikayla Gray to immediately retaliate.
A shoving match ensued near the South Mississippi bench, with several players and staff members ending up on the ground.
A brawl broke out during South Mississippi’s third quarter against Arkansas State
The scuffle broke out after Emma Imevbore and Domonique Davis battled for a rebound
Imevbore appeared to shove Davis, with players from both teams soon involved in the clash
Players sitting along the bench quickly jumped in and tried to break up the incident. But instead, the brawl ended in a dogpile, with other players and coaches being knocked to the ground.
Asjha Leake of Southern Mississippi pulled Imevbore to the ground in a standoff as she intervened in the altercation.
The Lady Eagles went on to win the match 57-48 after play resumed.
Southern Mississippi controlled the game throughout the second half, scoring from Arkansas State in both the third and fourth quarters. The Red Wolves ultimately scored only two points in the entire fourth quarter.