1972 Ohio State-Minnesota Brawl

Ohio State-Minnesota Brawl Williams arena ent.JPG Williams Arena, where the brawl took place Minnesota Golden Gophers Ohio State Buckeyes Game called off with 36 seconds remaining in the second half 44 50 January 25, 1972 Williams Arena Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S. Bill Musselman Fred Taylor The Ohio State-Minnesota Brawl is an infamous 1972 college basketball between the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Williams Arena in Minnesota. During the second half of the game, with 36 seconds to go, Ohio State player, Luke Witte, was fouled while going to the basket by Minnesota's Corky Taylor, who went on to punch Witte in the face, leading to a large brawl breaking out. 3 Buckeyes players were taken to the hospital afterwards.10,000 Takes: Hall of Shame Archives http://www.10000takes.com/hall_of_shame/ https://web.archive.org/web/20071026125911/http://www.10000takes.com/hall_of_shame/ 2007-10-26 2026-05-05 www.10000takes.com The fight At the time, it was late in the second half of the game.The Buckeyes, 50. The Golden Gophers, 44. Ohio State player, Luke Witte, was going to the basket, when he was fouled hard by Minnesota player, Corky Taylor. While Luke was dazed, Corky would punch him in the face, and then knee him in the groin. Gopher reserve Ron Behagen, then ran over and stomped on Witte's neck and head several times, knowing him unconscious.1972-01-26 OHIO STATE WINS GAME, LOSES FIGHT https://www.nytimes.com/1972/01/26/archives/ohio-state-wins-game-loses-fight-minnesota-bows-5044-in-an.html 2026-05-05 The New York Times en-US 0362-4331 Benches cleared and a large brawl erupted. Two more Gophers, Jim Brewer and future Baseball Hall of Famer Dave Winfield, then attacked several other Ohio State players. The game was eventually called off with 36 seconds remaining, giving the Buckeyes the win. As Luke Witte was taken off the court on a stretcher, he was booed by Minnesota fans. Three Ohio State players, Luke Witte, Mark Wagar, and Mark Minor, were taken to the hospital after the game.Nelson Tim 2022-01-26 50 years ago, Gophers game ended in legendary brawl https://www.mprnews.org/story/2022/01/25/50-years-ago-gophers-game-ended-in-legendary-brawl 2026-05-05 MPR News en Minnesota Golden Gophers coach, Bill Musselman, would be dropped by the team as head coach at the end of the season due to the incident.10,000 Takes: Hall of Shame Archives http://www.10000takes.com/hall_of_shame/ https://web.archive.org/web/20071026125911/http://www.10000takes.com/hall_of_shame/ 2007-10-26 2026-05-05 www.10000takes.com References Category:Brawls in team sports Category:January 1972 sports events in the United States Category:1972 in sports in Minnesota Category:College basketball controversies in the United States Category:1971–72 in American college basketball Category:1970s in Minneapolis Category:Basketball in Minneapolis