Fairleigh Dickinson vs. Long Island University basketball game delayed after players get stuck in EL

A college basketball game was delayed on Thursday night after players from one team got stuck in an elevator.

Members of Fairleigh Dickinson’s team were pictured trapped inside an elevator taking them from the locker room to the court before they were set to face Long Island University.

Firefighters were called to the scene to pry the players loose.

Eventually, they managed to do so and the game was able to tip off.

In last year’s NCAA Tournament, No. 16 seed Fairleigh Dickinson notched a stunning upset of No. 1 seed Purdue.

Fairleigh Dickinson players got stuck in an elevator before their game on Thursday night

Breaking: Tonight’s game between Fairleigh Dickinson and Long Island University at LIU is in a delay because FDU players are stuck in an elevator coming from the locker room to the court. Firemen are on the scene trying to get FDU players out of the elevator now: pic.twitter.com/cujbz2alFy

— John Fanta (@John_Fanta) February 16, 2024

FDU notched a historic upset vs. No. 1 seed Purdue in last year’s NCAA Tournament

The school became just the second No. 16 seed ever to defeat a No. 1 seed in March Madness.

They ultimately lost to Florida Atlantic in the round of 32.

The Knights were 11-14 overall entering their game on Thursday.

Meanwhile, LIU came into the game with a 6-17 record.

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