Fire extinguished in Mizzou Arena after Missouri's win over Alabama

Following the Missouri men's basketball team's impressive 110-98 victory over No. 4 Alabama, a small fire broke out in a suite at Mizzou Arena, leading to an evacuation but no injuries. The fire, which was quickly extinguished by staff, triggered alarms about 30 minutes after the game ended, interrupting Alabama coach Nate Oats' postgame press conference. Oats humorously remarked on the situation, linking the fire alarms to Missouri's stellar performance. The extent of any damage remains unclear, but normal cleanup operations resumed once the fire was contained. Coach Dennis Gates had previously requested fans not to rush the court post-victory, emphasizing the need for funds to support NIL initiatives. Mizzou's women's basketball team is scheduled to play at the arena soon, with no immediate impact on future events reported.