Arizona apologizes for ‘unacceptable chant’ from fans at end of basketball loss to BYU
- University of Arizona officials apologized for fans chanting offensive comments aimed at BYU players after a basketball game.
- The University of Arizona Athletic Department stated, "The chant is not reflective of who we are and should not have happened."
- Following the game, it was reported that fans yelled a profane phrase directed at Mormons as the teams left the court.
- Arizona's apology came after fans participated in an unacceptable chant following the team's 96-95 loss to BYU.
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Arizona apologizes to BYU for ‘unacceptable chant’ from fans after college basketball defeat
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.


Arizona apologizes for 'unacceptable chant' from fans
TUCSON, Ariz. — Arizona has apologized after the school says some fans participated in an "unacceptable chant" following the basketball team's 9695 loss to BYU on Saturday night.
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