Tim,
I believe I would probably have called a flagrant T on the player, a technical foul on the fan and had all of the fans who came onto the floor removed. I would also had an announcement made that any further action by fans from either team would result in the game being forfeited.
Is there an online story about this incident?
Tony
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Originally posted by Danvrapp
Now, I'm only a first year official, but I've been to games where a technical has been assesed on a crowd (can't find a rule in the rule book giving permission to do so, however...), so having seen and said that, I'd warn 'em once, then whack 'em 
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What type of behavior did you observe that warranted a T from an official?
BTW, here's the rule.
2-8-1
The officials shall:
Penalize unsportsmanlike conduct by any player, coach, substitute, team attendant or
follower.
NOTE: The home management or game committee is responsible for spectator behavior, insofar as it can reasonably be expected to control the spectators. The officials may call fouls on either team if its supporters act in such a way as to interfere with the proper conduct of the game. Discretion must be used in calling such fouls, however, lest a team be unjustly penalized.