Borsutzki noticed the ground collapse and pulled over, jumping out to help the SUV driver before Kurban joined. The sinkhole, caused by a water main break, was reportedly 30-50 feet wide. Borsutzki later noted that despite cars driving by, few bystanders offered assistance before she stepped in.
The quick thinking of the 5-foot-11 junior guard and freshman Kurban earned praise from teammates. Borsutzki, a German national, mentioned she initially expected "grown men" to intervene. Her strength coach texted her "Very strong, big dog" following the incident.