RICHMOND, Va. -- Beginning with this Sunday's game against Liberty, VCU is increasing security measures at the Stuart C. Siegel Center.
In a statement, VCU said the changes are a part of "our ongoing efforts to provide the safest possible gameday experience at the Stuart C. Siegel Center."
The following items are prohibited for all events at the Siegel Center:
- Alcohol
- Backpacks and duffle bags
- Balloons
- Coolers, bottles, cans
- Outside vendor food and drink
- Laser pointers
- Artificial noise makers
- Weapons
- Tri-pods for cameras
- Video cameras
- Animals, in exception to seeing eye dogs
- Pepper spray
The school said these security measures may result in slightly longer wait times to enter the arena.