1972 College Basketball Brawl - Minnesota vs Ohio Buckeyes

On January 23, 1972, with 36 seconds left in the game that pitted the home team Minnesota Golden Gophers verses the Ohio Buckeyes turned ugly as Ohio’s center Luke Witte was fouled hard going up for a layup. Minnesota’s Corky Taylor quickly helped Witte to his feet only to knee him in the groin. An ugly brawl ensued. This event is consider by many sport historians as one of the most embarrassing moments in college basketball.

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