SoCal Challenge officials have launched an investigation after a fan allegedly called Cal forward Fardaws Aimaq a "terrorist" during Monday's tournament game against UTEP, before the sixth-year forward confronted the man in the stands.
"The SoCal Challenge has a strict policy that's read before each game by the public address announcer against the use of profanity, derogatory comments or other intimidating actions by fans directed at athletes, officials or team representatives," the tournament said in a statement to ESPN on Thursday. "Any such actions are grounds for removal from the event. Event organizers were made aware of the issue by Cal representatives on Wednesday morning.