Chaos in Sacramento Parking Lot After Lady Griz Game

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After a Montana Lady Griz basketball game in Sacramento, the team's bus driver stopped to pick up food for the players. While parked in the lot, a local driver in a pickup truck became enraged that the bus was blocking a parking spot, despite there being several other open spots available. The driver confronted the bus driver, yelling and swearing, and even circled back to record the bus and threaten to report the driver to their boss, all while illegally operating her vehicle.

Why it matters

The incident highlights the growing problem of road rage and aggressive behavior towards commercial drivers, even when they are not obstructing traffic. It also raises concerns about public safety when drivers become unhinged and resort to violence or illegal actions.

The details

The bus driver had parked the team's bus in the lot while the staff went to pick up food after the game. Despite the bus not blocking any traffic flow, a local driver in a pickup truck became irate that the bus was occupying a parking spot she wanted. The driver laid on her horn, yelled at the bus driver, and even got out of her truck to confront him directly, swearing and threatening him. After the initial confrontation, the driver circled back, got out again, and began recording the bus, claiming she would report the driver to his boss. She then followed the bus out of the lot, continuing to record while illegally operating her vehicle.

• The incident occurred on Thursday, February 28, 2026 after a Montana Lady Griz basketball game against Sacramento State.
• The bus driver stopped to pick up food for the team around 10:00 PM local time.

What they’re saying

What’s next

The incident was not reported to the authorities, but the bus driver and team staff will likely review their parking and security protocols to avoid similar confrontations in the future.