Benches Clear in Final Seconds of Saint Louis-VCU Game

Players from both teams ejected after late-game altercation

Feb. 21, 2026 at 2:28am

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An altercation broke out between players on the benches of the Saint Louis and VCU basketball teams in the final seconds of their game on Friday night. The incident resulted in multiple players being ejected, leaving one team playing with just four players on the court to finish the game.

Why it matters

Bench-clearing incidents are rare in college basketball and often result in suspensions for the players involved. This altercation could have significant consequences for both teams as they head into the final stretch of the season.

The details

With just seconds remaining in the game and Saint Louis holding a lead, players from both teams' benches ran onto the court and were involved in a physical altercation. Referees quickly stepped in to break up the fight and ejected multiple players from both squads. The final minutes of the game were played with Saint Louis having five players on the court while VCU was limited to just four.

  • The incident occurred in the final seconds of the game on Friday, February 21, 2026.

The players

Saint Louis Billikens

The home team that secured the victory over VCU despite the late-game altercation.

VCU Rams

The visiting team that was involved in the bench-clearing incident in the final seconds of the game.

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What they’re saying

“We’re still gathering all the details, but that kind of behavior is unacceptable and will be dealt with appropriately.”

— Travis Ford, Head Coach, Saint Louis Billikens (on3.com)

What’s next

The Atlantic 10 Conference is expected to review the incident and hand down any necessary suspensions to the players involved.

The takeaway

Bench-clearing incidents are rare in college basketball, but they can have significant consequences for the teams involved. This altercation between Saint Louis and VCU players will likely result in suspensions and could impact both teams as they head into the final stretch of the season.