KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Celebrations were in full swing on Sunday in Lawrence, Kansas, after the KU men's basketball team advanced to the Final Four of the NCAA Tournament.
Hundreds of fans flocked to the infamous Massachusetts Street after the Jayhawks crushed Miami.
no better way to cap off my senior year than a jayhawk final four ❤️💙 pic.twitter.com/EExaGuKlIS
— Sophia Belshe (@SophiaBelshe) March 27, 2022
The Lawrence Police Department announced it would temporarily close Mass Street from 8th Street through 11th Street.
Attention: We’ve just closed Mass to vehicular traffic from 8-11th so fans can celebrate safely. pic.twitter.com/J0SbymFQeg
— Lawrence Police (@LawrenceKS_PD) March 27, 2022
Some fans were so excited they decided to climb on a traffic light, something LPD advised against.
KSHB 41 News reporter JuYeon Kim spotted hundreds of fans flooding the streets.
KU STUDENTS ARE FLOODING THE STREETS❤️💙 FINAL FOUR BABY‼️‼️‼️ @KSHB41 pic.twitter.com/dJKEjGp94C
— JuYeon Kim (@JuYeonKimTV) March 27, 2022
LPD encouraged fans to keep "Rock Chalking" responsibly.
By just after 5:15 p.m., police reopened Mass to vehicular traffic, pushing the crowd to the sidewalks.
It’s sidewalk time! We are now re-opening Mass completely to vehicular traffic. Drivers, GPS may still estimate a 2 hour drive time from 7-11th so pick up your toiletries elsewhere. pic.twitter.com/qAIUlBeSmA
— Lawrence Police (@LawrenceKS_PD) March 27, 2022
But luckily, the party isn't over for KU fans. The team announced doors to Allen Fieldhouse will open at 8 p.m. for a rally to welcome the team home.
Doors to Allen Fieldhouse open at 8 pm.
— Kansas Men’s Basketball (@KUHoops) March 27, 2022
Let the good times roll 😁 pic.twitter.com/1pvz3UXTTM
