LEXINGTON, Ky. -- Police were forcefully warning Kentucky

fans that a repeat Monday of the dangerous weekend celebrations

wouldn't be tolerated for the game to decide college basketball's

national champion.

Lexington Police Chief Ronnie Bastin said some revelers Saturday

night acted in a "dangerous and criminal" way by setting fires,

overturning cars and hurling bottles into the air.

"This behavior cannot and will not be tolerated," Bastin said

at a news conference Monday at police headquarters in Lexington.

"We want to send a clear and strong message that individuals who

engage in this behavior will be investigated and prosecuted."

Police made more than 30 arrests near the UK campus Saturday

night for arson, criminal mischief and disorderly conduct, and

authorities are expecting more arrests from that night's revelry.

Police showed the media photos of people in Saturday night's crowds

who have been targeted for arson and assault charges once they are

identified. Bastin said patrols would be beefed up Monday before

and after the game, but he declined to give details.

"We will be hitting the streets in full force right before the

end of the game," Lexington police spokeswoman Sherelle Roberts

said early Monday evening. Things were quiet, relatively speaking,

she said.

"Once the game is over and the celebrations begin, then we will

know which direction this thing is going," Roberts said.

Some students on campus in Lexington Monday said the partying

could be more intense if Kentucky defeats Kansas for its eighth

national title. The game is being played in New Orleans.

"I think it's going to be terrible. Lock your doors," said

Andy Mains, a 25-year-old student studying social work. Even if the

Wildcats lose, he said, "it'll be just as bad, lock your doors no

matter what."

Mains said he and other students were a little embarrassed by

the raucous behavior Saturday night.

"It shows that we can't handle our liquor," he said.

University of Kentucky President Eli Capilouto also issued a

warning Monday ahead of the game, which tips off at 9:23 p.m. EST.

Capilouto said the rowdy behavior detracted from the success of the

players "who have worked tirelessly to represent UK at a national

level."

"I implore you to be safe, be respectful, and don't be

stupid," Capilouto said in a statement.

UK's campus was peaceful Monday afternoon, but excitement was in

the air as blue-clad fans and students eagerly anticipated

Kentucky's first trip to the title game in 14 years.

Shouts of "Go Cats!" and honking horns were already audible

near the campus' main library in the early afternoon.

Across the street, sophomore Colby Myers and a friend were

constructing a humorous tribute to Kentucky star forward and AP

Player of the Year Anthony Davis. In the front yard of the

Farmhouse Fraternity on Hilltop Avenue, they were sticking black

plastic forks in the ground in the shape of Davis's bushy eyebrows

- which Myers and other fans endearingly call Davis' "unibrow."

Myers, a 19-year-old agriculture student from Harrodsburg, said

he hopes fans keep the celebration safe if Kentucky wins.

"I think it's a little extreme, flipping cars and stuff,

there's other ways to celebrate without doing all that," Myers

said.

University officials at the news conference Monday afternoon

also warned students that aside from criminal charges, students

could face suspension or expulsion for bad behavior.

"Students are reminded that inappropriate action can impact

their academic career for years to come," said UK Dean Victor

Hazard.