LSU Fan Arrested After Ole Miss Baseball Fight

A viral video shows a fan altercation that quickly escalated during a heated rivalry game.

Apr. 13, 2026 at 5:22pm

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A fragmented, geometric painting depicting the chaotic scene of a college baseball game, with overlapping planes of green, red, and blue representing the field, uniforms, and crowd.A cubist interpretation of the fan altercation that erupted during the LSU-Ole Miss baseball game, capturing the intensity and chaos of the moment.Oxford Today

A chaotic moment during an LSU vs Ole Miss baseball game has gone viral after a fan wearing LSU gear was caught on video punching another fan, though multiple angles appear to show he hit the wrong person. The 52-year-old fan, Alton Linwood Bloodworth, was arrested and charged with simple assault following the incident at Swayze Field in Oxford, Mississippi.

Why it matters

The LSU-Ole Miss rivalry has been intensifying in recent years, fueled by coaching changes and heated competition across all sports. This latest incident is another example of how tensions can quickly boil over in high-energy environments, raising concerns about fan behavior and safety at college sporting events.

The details

According to reports, the incident occurred on Saturday (April 11) when the LSU fan was being escorted out of the right field bleachers after a drink was thrown at him from behind. As security tried to intervene, the fan suddenly charged forward and threw a punch at another man, who was struck and fell to the ground before others stepped in to break up the situation.

  • The incident happened on Saturday, April 11, 2026 during an LSU vs Ole Miss baseball game.
  • Alton Linwood Bloodworth was arrested and booked into the Lafayette County Jail following the altercation.

The players

Alton Linwood Bloodworth

A 52-year-old LSU fan who was arrested and charged with simple assault following the altercation at the baseball game.

Ole Miss

The home team that defeated LSU 12-2 in the baseball game where the fan incident occurred.

LSU

The visiting team whose fan was involved in the altercation at the baseball game against Ole Miss.

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What’s next

The judge will determine if Alton Linwood Bloodworth will be allowed out on bail following his arrest.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the ongoing tensions between the LSU and Ole Miss fan bases, and the need for better crowd control and security measures at college sporting events to prevent similar outbursts of fan violence in the future.