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Big 12 won’t punish Iowa St for students rushing court

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December 12th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

AMES, Iowa (AP) — The Big 12 says it won’t discipline Iowa State after students stormed the basketball court in a scene that left a newspaper columnist with a broken leg. The league says Iowa State handled the postgame celebration consistent with the Big 12’s guidelines for sportsmanship and ethical conduct.

Randy Peterson of the Des Moines Register was knocked over while walking from press row to the postgame news conference after fans rushed the court Thursday night following Iowa State’s 83-82 win over rival Iowa.

Peterson broke the tibia and fibia in his left leg. On Friday, he says he has no problem with fans rushing the floor after a big win.