More than two dozen people face criminal charges after violence broke out as fans celebrated the University of Kentucky's win over arch rival Louisville in their NCAA Final Four.

Thousands of fans filled the streets of downtown Lexington following Kentucky's victory over Louisville

As of Sunday, 27 people were under arrest.

Officials say most face charges of disorderly conduct and alcohol intoxication, although two people were charged with arson.

The Lexington Wildcats will face Kansas for the national basketball championship Monday night.

Deborah Lutterbeck, Reuters