(FOX40.COM) \u2014 Many eyes are on Sacramento State Friday as the Hornets take on the University of Montana Grizzlies and the community welcomes musical artist Quavo to perform on campus. The school is hosting these events with heightened security after things got out of control last Saturday. Performer Lil Yachty was forced to end his set early due to rowdy behavior from the crowd.<\/p>\n
FOX40 went to Hornet Stadium to talk with students about this big event.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m so excited, I\u2019m so excited,\u201d students said. \u201cWe\u2019re so excited it\u2019s our first time coming to a Sac game and we can\u2019t wait to see how everything goes.\u201d<\/p>\n
Fans, students and alumni showed out in full force. Students said it was a fresh start from the crowd chaos from last Saturday. What started as a post-Hornet-win celebration featuring renowned artist Lil Yachty, took a dangerous turn. There were lost children, fights breaking out and people trampling protective fences.<\/p>\n
\u201cI was definitely thinking, like, I would stay out the way, and I did, because there were people, like, getting trampled, so I was like stand out the way I just seen it from afar,\u201d one student told FOX40.<\/p>\n
Sacramento State President Dr. Luke Wood confirmed the show ended early due to \u201cbehavior\u201d from some community members.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe were waiting for so long for like a little concert like that,\u201d another student said. \u201cAnd then like he played like three, four songs and he had to leave because of the commotion going on in the field.\u201d<\/p>\n
The school headed into this next game with stronger safety measures \u2014 increased security personnel and fans will be required to stay in their seats to watch Quavo\u2019s performance.<\/p>\n
\u201cI feel safe. Hopefully safer now,\u201d students said with confidence.<\/p>\n
Others said they are still a bit hesitant, but told FOX40 that they trust people will play by the rules.<\/p>\n
\u201cI still am so a little bit nervous,\u201d one fourth-year student said. \u201cWell, like, I think it\u2019s going to be better just because they learn from last week.\u201d<\/p>\n
Students added that they\u2019re not letting last week\u2019s mayhem impact their excitement and love for their school.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m so proud to be a hornet,\u201d a third-year student said.<\/p>\n
While officials have not publicly reported any major incidents from Friday\u2019s game at this time, our crew was onsite all night and witnessed some people hopping fences and an ambulance and first responders on the property. Stick with FOX40 for updates.<\/p>\n
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