Fan throws beer at Purdue bench during game at Nebraska

Video shows fan throwing beer toward Purdue players in final seconds of overtime game

Feb. 11, 2026 at 2:15pm

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A video has emerged showing a Nebraska fan throwing a beer toward the Purdue bench in the final moments of Tuesday's overtime game between the two teams. The incident occurred after Nebraska had mounted a comeback to force overtime, but Purdue ultimately sealed the victory with two free throws. While the beer did not directly lead to a game-changing play, the unsportsmanlike conduct has raised concerns about fan behavior at college basketball games.

Why it matters

Incidents of fans throwing objects onto the court or at players are concerning and can create safety issues. This latest episode highlights the need for better crowd control and sportsmanship from fans, especially in high-stakes conference matchups.

The details

The video shows a beer being thrown from the stands toward the Purdue bench in the final seconds of overtime, just moments before Purdue sealed the victory. A Purdue fan in attendance claimed the culprit was a Nebraska fan. While the beer did not directly impact the game-deciding play, the unsportsmanlike conduct has drawn criticism.

  • The incident occurred in the final seconds of overtime in Tuesday's game between Purdue and Nebraska.
  • Purdue went on to win the game after the fan threw the beer toward their bench.

The players

Purdue

The Purdue men's basketball team, who were the visiting team in Tuesday's game against Nebraska.

Nebraska

The Nebraska men's basketball team, who were the home team in Tuesday's game against Purdue.

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What they’re saying

“I thought our effort was great. We did a pretty good job executing. We had a lot of really good looks that didn't go down, especially in that second half. But our guys kept playing hard... Our guys played hard, they hung in there, kept getting rebounds.”

— Matt Painter, Purdue Head Coach

What’s next

Purdue will look to build on the road win when they travel to face Iowa next, while Nebraska will try to bounce back when they host Northwestern on Saturday.

The takeaway

This incident underscores the need for better fan behavior and crowd control at college basketball games, where unsportsmanlike conduct can create safety concerns and mar the overall experience for players and spectators alike.