Arizona apologizes to BYU for ‘unacceptable chant’ from fans after college basketball defeat
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The University of Arizona apologized after a portion of the team’s fanbase sang an “unacceptable chant” directed towards Brigham Young University (BYU) following the Wildcats’ men’s basketball team’s defeat at the hands of the Cougars on Saturday.
The University of Arizona apologized after a portion of the team’s fanbase sang an “unacceptable chant” directed towards Brigham Young University (BYU) following the Wildcats’ men’s basketball team’s defeat at the hands of the Cougars on Saturday. Videos on social media appear to show Arizona fans chanting “F**k the Mormons” after the 96-95 loss. “Following tonight’s men’s basketball game, it was brought to our attention that an unacceptable chant occurred,” Arizona’s athletic director Desireé Reed-Francois said in a statement. “On behalf of the University of Arizona Athletic Department, we apologize to BYU, their student-athletes, coaches and fans. The chant is not reflective of who we are and should not have happened.” CNN has reached out to BYU for comment. BYU was founded in 1875 by the second president of the Mormon church, Brigham Young. The university is supported by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and nearly all its students are Mormon.
