The Cal State Bakersfield men's basketball team had to make an emergency landing in Las Vegas due to a medical issue mid-flight.
The team was headed to Oklahoma City to compete in its first-ever NCAA men's basketball tournament.
Our team charter made an unscheduled stop in Las Vegas to address a non-team medical issue. We expect to be back en route to OKC shortly.
— CSUB Athletics (@CSUBAthletics) March 16, 2016
A source confirmed with 23ABC, our Scripps station in Bakersfield, the team had to make the stop saying, "Nothing major. Medical issue for staff member. Back in air shortly."
A few hours later, their Twitter account confirmed their arrival in the Sooner State.
All is well, thanks for everyone’s concern. Made it to OKC. #allrunners pic.twitter.com/mgxhmc2AgE
— CSUB Athletics (@CSUBAthletics) March 16, 2016
The Roadrunners play Oklahoma in the first round of the NCAA tournament Friday.
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