UCLA freshman Mac Etienne was arrested and cited by University of Arizona police on Thursday night for allegedly spitting on Arizona fans during and after the Wildcats’ 76-66 win over the Bruins.
Etienne has not played this season due to a torn ACL but traveled with UCLA for the game. Videos appeared to show him spitting at Arizona fans in the “Zona Zoo” section of the court as he headed toward the tunnel after the game.
According to ESPN’s Myron Medcalf, Arizona campus police officers found Etienne in the locker room. He was told he was being placed under arrest and issued a citation for assault with “the intent to injure, provoke or insult” another person.
Etienne was allowed to return to his team and should be able to address his citation without the need to return to the state.
Etienne appeared in 13 games for the Bruins last season, averaging 2.6 points per game. The 6-foot-10 forward has not played this season.
UCLA issued a statement on the matter:
“UCLA Athletics is committed to and expects the highest level of sportsmanship. We are aware of the incident involving a student-athlete at tonight’s men’s basketball game, and the matter is under review.”
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