Following the University of Connecticut Huskies' thrilling fifth men's basketball national championship victory on April 3rd, celebrations on the Storrs campus took a destructive turn, leading to serious consequences for some students.

The university announced on Friday that several students involved in vandalizing the campus during the post-game revelry have been expelled. UConn spokesperson Stephanie Reitz confirmed the expulsions, stating that while specific student outcomes cannot be publicly disclosed, some investigations have resulted in this severe disciplinary action.

A UConn Huskies logo (M. Anthony Nesmith/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Further investigations are underway regarding other students arrested in connection with the vandalism. The damage, which included a damaged campus police cruiser and an overturned van, resulted in thousands of dollars in losses, according to university officials.

The Huskies, a fourth seed, dominated the NCAA Tournament, defeating the fifth-seeded San Diego State University Aztecs 76-59 in the final game. UConn maintained a double-digit lead over every opponent throughout the tournament, starting with a decisive win against 13th-seeded Iona and continuing with victories over St. Mary’s, Arkansas, and a notable upset against Gonzaga. Their average winning margin throughout the tournament was an impressive 20 points.

Connecticut head coach Dan Hurley celebrates the national championship victory (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

The post-game vandalism resulted in more than a dozen student arrests, with some facing charges related to rioting. Additionally, sixteen individuals received treatment for minor injuries at a local hospital.

Adama Sanogo of the Connecticut Huskies celebrates (Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)