WATCH: Massive brawl breaks out between St. John's and Providence, six players ejected
CBS Sports
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Will Backus
February 15, 2026
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A massive brawl erupted during a college basketball game between St. John’s and Providence on Saturday, resulting in the ejection of six players. The chaos began when Providence’s Duncan Powell committed a hard foul on St. John’s forward Bryce Hopkins, leading to an all-out scuffle that spilled onto the court. Officials paused play for nearly 19 minutes to review footage and issue punishments, with both benches involved in the melee. The incident left a lasting impact on the game, ultimately ending with St. John’s securing a 79-69 victory.
The brawl started when Powell, who received a Flagrant-2 foul for his actions, and Hopkins exchanged heated words and physical aggression. This quickly escalated, drawing players from both teams into the fray. St. John’s coach Rick Pitino, who had previously coached at Providence, even joined the scene to try to de-escalate the situation. In total, three St. John’s players—Dillon Mitchell, Kelvin Odih, and Ruben Prey—and two Providence players, including leading scorer Jaylin Sellers, were
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Originally published on CBS Sports on 2/15/2026