University Police and the Prince George’s County Fire Department responded to 26 medical calls at Saturday’s football game, primarily due to heat exhaustion.

University Police and the Prince George’s County Fire Department responded to 26 medical calls for attendees of the Terrapins football game Saturday afternoon, primarily due to the record-breaking 95-degree heat.

Three individuals were transported to area hospitals, suffering from a heart condition, diabetes and a cut leg, and at least five were treated on site due to a combination of heat and pre-existing conditions, according to University Police spokesman Capt. Marc Limansky. Though he said the department generally receives medical calls during football games, he attributed the unusually high frequency of calls to the extreme heat and humidity, especially during halftime and the third quarter of the game.

The Washington Post’s Capital Weather Gang reported 29 days of at least 95-degree heat this year, breaking a record set in 1980.

Limansky said alcohol consumption was also a factor with several people,though none of the incidents in the stadium were strictly alcohol related.

“Excessive heat and excessive alcohol consumption don’t go well together,” he said.

University staff used misting stations to keep attendees cool and bussed many attendees back to their cars after the game. However, some students said officials could have done more.

“It was extremely hot, probably the hottest game I’ve ever been to,” said sophomore architecture major Matt Valade. “They could’ve handed out free fans or water.”

Sophomore mechanical engineering major Shoshana Bernstein said the heat and the fact that the nearest water fountain was far away compelled her to leave the game early.

“It was really hot. I drank a bunch of water. I had to leave because it was so hot,” she said.

Limansky said students attending games should dress appropriately and drink plenty of water.

“Keep hydrated before coming to any event on a hot day,” Limansky said. “Try to limit alcohol consumption as it causes dehydration.”