Fans evacuate Indiana-Wisconsin game after fire alarm goes off

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Tuesday's Big Ten matchup between Wisconsin and Indiana had quite a peculiar delay on Tuesday night.

In a tight battle, with the teams knotted at 54 with just about 10 minutes to go, everyone at Indiana's Assembly Hall was abruptly forced to evacuate the building.

With around 10:06 to go, the fire alarm on the balcony of the venue went off.

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Malik Reneau #5 of the Indiana Hoosiers and Tyler Wahl #5 of the Wisconsin Badgers reach for a rebound at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall on February 27, 2024 in Bloomington, Indiana.  (Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

There was much speculation about the original delay - there had been inclement weather in the area, and Wisconsin announcer Matt Lepay said there was smoke in an elevator that prompted the alarm.

Indiana University did not reveal what set off the fire alarms, but the evacuation was state law.

"It was determined a fire alarm went off in the balcony," the university said. "Emergency management officials stationed in the Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall Command Center followed state law and evacuated the arena for the safety and well-being of everyone in attendance. Once it was determined there was no immediate threat, everyone was allowed back in the building."

Indiana Hoosiers fans hold up newspapers during player introductions for the Wisconsin Badgers at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Indiana. (Brian Spurlock/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

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The evacuation lasted roughly 11 minutes, and the game resumed after the teams warmed up for about five