A brawl during the postgame handshake marred Texas A&M-Commerce’s 76-72 win at Incarnate Word on Monday.

Punches were thrown, and the brawl lasted more than a minute.

In a joint statement later Monday, Incarnate Word and A&M-Commerce issued apologies.

“There is no place in college sports for such actions,” the statement read. “The unsportsmanlike conduct that occurred after the game does not reflect the values of the universities involved, as well as the Southland Conference and their member institutions. The matter is currently being reviewed collectively by the Conference office and both institutions as the safety of our student-athletes, staff, and fans is our primary concern.”

The Southland Conference also issued a statement.

“The Southland Conference is aware of the end-of-game situation that occurred between the Texas A&M University-Commerce and the University of the Incarnate Word men’s basketball teams tonight.

“We will be working closely with both universities to review the footage and issue appropriate disciplinary action. Unsportsmanlike behavior is unacceptable in the Southland Conference and the safety of our student-athletes, coaches, spectators, and officials remains a top priority.”

Alonzo Dodd had 20 points and Kalen Williams buried a go-ahead 3-pointer with 13 seconds left in overtime to rally Texas A&M-Commerce to a victory over Incarnate Word.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.