Duquesne-Loyola on-court ‘DoorDash’ food delivery mishap debunked as likely prank

By | January 26, 2023
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The bizarre scene in which a man walked onto the court at Pittsburgh’s UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse during a game between Loyola Chicago and Duquesne on Wednesday has been exposed as a likely prank.

The incident occurred early in the second half between the Ramblers and Dukes, with the unnamed individual walking onto the court and within a foot of Loyola forward Philip Alston in the corner. Play wasn’t stopped until after the Ramblers’ possession, which ended in a turnover.

The would-be food delivery person was escorted off the court, but was allowed to reenter the stands without any further issue. The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette even reported he “united with a customer” there while the game played out to its conclusion: a 72-58 Duquesne win.

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However, additional footage of the incident provided by an assistant director from Loyola indicates the scene was a prank. The video and insight comes from Austin Hansen, who is in charge of content development and broadcast operations.

Hansen surmised the incident was a stunt, as the man not only was wearing a wire underneath his jacket — suggesting he was attempting to capture audio — but also was being recorded by numerous students in the stands.

Here’s a screenshot of Hansen’s video in which the lavalier mic is clearly seen under his yellow jacket:

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In retrospect, with some helpful insight from Hansen, it makes more sense the delivery was a prank as opposed to an issue of laughable incompetence.

Hansen finished also issued a warning to any copycats who might take inspiration from the prank, as well:

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