WATCH: Assembly Hall Evacuated, Wisconsin-Indiana Game Paused in 2nd Half

A bizarre scenario unfolded at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall on Tuesday night. A Big Ten showdown between the Indiana Hoosiers and Wisconsin Badgers was halted and the building was evacuated because of reported fire alarms.

One of the more bizarre scenarios of the college basketball season unfolded in Bloomington, Ind. on Tuesday night. At the midway point of the second half of a Big Ten showdown between Wisconsin and Indiana, the game was paused and Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall was evacuated.

At first, it was unclear what caused the pause in the game. Per the Peacock broadcast, officials halted the contest and evacuated the building after fire alarms started sounding.

During the bizarre situation, Zach Osterman of the Indianapolis Star tweeted out a conversation between two ushers at Assembly Hall, "The whole building's being evacuated. It's not a tornado."

Fans stood outside the iconic basketball venue waiting to return. 

After the game, Indiana released a statement on the situation.

"It was determined a fire alarm went off in the balcony. Emergency management officials stationed in the Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall Command Center followed state law and evacuated the arena for the safety and well-being of everyone in attendance. Once it was determined there was no immediate threat, everyone was allowed back in the building."

Once the fire alarms were turned off, fans were allowed to return to Assembly Hall. Following a brief delay, teams walked back out onto the court and began warming up to resume play.

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