Just days after the NHL implemented stricter rules and disciplinary actions against fighting in the NHL, a brawl broke out near the end of a Friday night NCAA basketball game between Utah State and New Mexico State.Not between the players, it was the mascots who had a difficult time controlling their adrenaline.

During a timeout with seven seconds left and New Mexico State leading 70-69, several newspaper photographers standing courtside heard an exchange between a fan and Utah State mascot, “Big Blue”.

The fan offered Big Blue $100 to go rip the moustache off New Mexico State’s mascot “Pistol Pete”.

Big Blue dashed over to his rival mascot, tore Pistol Pete’s fake ‘stache from his face and the brawl erupted. A ticked off “Pete” chased “Blue” to center court and jumped on his back trying to pull him to the floor.

When efforts to body slam “Blue” failed; “Pete” attempted to choke his rival.

The fan later confirmed to the AP that he paid “Blue” the $100. The school has announced “Blue” is required to donate the $100 to a charity.

Utah State won the game 71-70.

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