The University of Iowa athletic department issued an apology following a security breach that allowed an individual to approach Nebraska men’s basketball coach Fred Hoiberg during the postgame handshake line.
The incident took place as the teams were completing the customary handshake line after the game. Iowa acknowledged the breach and apologized for what occurred.
Postgame handshake lines are a routine part of college basketball, with security typically in place to keep the area clear and ensure coaches and players can exit the court without interference. In this case, Iowa said an individual was able to get close enough to approach Hoiberg.
No additional details were provided in the apology regarding how the individual gained access or what specific measures would be taken moving forward.