Eastern Illinois player tries to slap fan sitting courtside

During the college basketball game between Eastern Illinois and Lindenwood, a Lindenwood fan who was sitting courtside received a slap from a Eastern Illinois player who was upset about something he said. The player received a technical foul but the announcers apparently missed the altercation as they never referenced it.

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[yarddawg]

They were looking at the ref like they wanted a foul call😂

[theJCx]

At least he's consistent. His shooting and his slaps all miss.

[bearinpinkk]

That’s how your life can change in an instance. You gotta learn to contain your emotions you know better, now he gotta face the music.

[landonjlewis]

Nah he ain’t even make contact buddy weaved it😂

[rompus]

The two announcers don't seem to be on the same page. One of them witnessed the incident and the other one has no interest in the past. 😆

[seanconnell]

The dunk was a better highlight than the missed slap lmao

[CVSoprano]

I'm beginning to understand why EIU has lost twice as many games as they have won.

[nathanrapsreacts]

Bro needs to get dismissed from the team, just unacceptable behavior.

[tylergeorge]

Guys lucky he’s in a jersey if the fan did that he’d get tackled by security and put in jail

[SgvSth]

St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
"The incident occurred with about 2:30 left in the first half. Hodges was assessed a technical foul and allowed to stay in the game."
"Hodges, a starter for EIU, played 24 minutes with two points, one rebound, one assist, and one blocked shot."
Assuming the fan was chirping at Hodges, it seems pretty clear why.

[jdhrap]

Obviously he was being taunted. Hodges looking at them and walking towards them for 25’ ignoring the ongoing play. Living rent free in his head. Athletes at this level should know how to handle these situations already.

[sawyerhiston]

Only a team from Illinois could miss the slap

[Tophatjones]

I didn’t see the killer basket jam by the other player!! Lol

[stemlator]

He left his position to swing at a fan and miss. How selfish. He doesn't care about the team, just himself.

[notJCS]

If ya can't take the heat, well, ya know how the saying goes.

[andrewi.]

Bro should be a boxer. He be dodgin' that shit like crazy! 🤣

[wesjohnson]

And as with almost every sportscast, the announcers had no clue as to what was going on.

[cncntrd]

People like him will ruin their lives in a instant just because someone got in their feelings.

[GTLGoat]

Bro these will smith clones bruhhh💀💀💀💀

[jimmycarter]

“I didn’t see the taunting.. I just the the elevation and the jam!”