SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (AP) – School officials are threatening disciplinary action following a raucous, student-led celebration at the University Rhode Island Wednesday night that left three classmates injured.

The on-campus rowdiness began soon after the Boston Red Sox posted a 5-2 victory over the rival New York Yankees. Police and eyewitnesses said a car was overturned, and bonfires were lit, including one on the quad. Also, bricks were thrown through dormitory windows. Video footage showed dozens of students running around and screaming, and others milling around a fire.

“It’s just kind of like a scary scene, really ugly,” said Chad Anderson, a student.

Of the injured students, one was trampled, another was hit in the head by a brick, and the third fell off a classmate’s shoulders, according to police.

Four students were arrested. Three of them were cited for throwing objects at police, and one was charged with underage drinking.

URI President Robert Carothers said he understands the need to celebrate, but he won’t tolerate such disturbances, especially those who instigate them.

School officials said students could be suspended or expelled for future melees.

“It’s clear this can’t continue,” Carothers said. “If we have recurrences of this, we’ll have to take action against individuals who were involved in setting fires.”

AP-ES-10-09-03 0904EDT

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