In the midst of the chaotic moments between the South Carolina Gamecocks and the LSU Tigers at the end of the SEC Women’s Tournament Championship on Sunday, Flau’jae Johnson’s brother was seen hopping out of the stands and joining the fray on the court.
Trayron Milton, 24, was arrested and charged in the incident. The Greenville, South Carolina, Police Department slapped him with assault and battery and disorderly conduct charges.
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Milton allegedly pushed an SEC employee and stepped on her shoulders to get down to the court, police said. Video of the incident showed Milton make contact with South Carolina center Kamilla Cardoso before he was led away by authorities.
Cardoso pushed Johnson to the floor, which led to Milton getting onto the court. The 6-foot-7 center was then ejected for fighting and will miss the team’s first NCAA Tournament game later this month.
Cardoso apologized for her involvement in the skirmish, which caused a 19-minute delay.
“I would like to extend my sincerest apologies for my actions during today’s game,” she wrote on X. “My behavior was not representative of who I am as a person or the South Carolina program, and I deeply regret any discomfort or inconvenience it may have caused.
“I take full responsibility for my actions and assure you that I am committed to conducting myself with the utmost respect and sportsmanship in the future.”
South Carolina won the game 79-72 to win the SEC Championship.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
