Arizona Apologizes for Fans’ Anti-Mormon Chant After BYU Basketball Loss

The University of Arizona issued a statement condemning the offensive chant following a contentious 96-95 defeat to BYU in Tucson.

Arizona fans were recorded chanting 'F--- the Mormons' after a controversial foul call helped BYU secure a narrow 96-95 victory over the Wildcats.
The chant targeted BYU, a school affiliated with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and drew widespread criticism online and from BYU officials.
Arizona Athletic Director Desireé Reed-Francois apologized, stating the chant was 'unacceptable' and not reflective of the university's values.
The game ended with heightened tensions, including a verbal altercation between players during the handshake line that required intervention.
BYU's Richie Saunders scored 23 points, including the decisive free throws with 3.2 seconds left, in the Cougars’ second consecutive win over a ranked opponent.