Minutes after the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Tampa Bay Rays to win their first World Series since 1980, fans poured into Beaver Canyon to celebrate for the second time this week. There, police waited with riot gear.

"They were ready this time," Kimberly Vruwink (freshman-early education) said.

State College Police Chief Tom King said Monday there would be extra officers on hand "in hopes of keeping everyone civil and happy." The planning came after thousands swarmed Beaver Canyon following Penn State's win against Ohio State Saturday night.

Fans in red, white and blue -- some carrying flags and banners -- immediately flocked to Beaver Avenue, where police attempted to contain the crowd to the sidewalks.

Drivers passing the crowd beeped their horns and cheered out windows as the crowd on the street and on balconies above chanted "Let's go Phillies."

About 10 minutes after the crowd gathered, police issued their first dispersal order, threatening to arrest anyone who failed to leave the area.

Some students expected the celebration to escalate.

"Knowing Phils fans, things are going to get out of hand," Anthony Thompson (senior-kinesiology) said.

Mike Dilaurenzo (junior-business management) said an officer took his friend aside while they were standing across from Canyon Pizza after the officer saw him take a picture. The officer then told his friend to get in a police car, Dilaurenzo said.

"I guess it was kind of necessary for police to be out there after what happened Saturday night," he added. "But it was kind of crap. We weren't being destructive or anything."

Among the crowd, some students were heard saying "Let's make this better than Saturday night," while others chanted "Please don't mace me."

About a half hour after the game's conclusion, police had moved most of the celebrators and bystanders off Beaver Avenue and down Garner Street.

Even after several dispersal orders by police, crowds regathered in various downtown areas.

Scott Sherwood said he and some friends headed out after the game to celebrate with other Phillies fans. Driving down Allen Street, excited students leaned out from the windows of Sherwood's car, slapping high-fives; one man stood up through the sunroof, waving his arms and shouting.

"We see them, and we drive through [Allen Street] to go park," he said. "Everyone rushes out in front of us, so I stop. People jump on my car and try to pull my friends out."

Sherwood (senior-education) said a police officer stopped him after he drove through the crowd and told him to pull over.

"He immediately starts yelling," Sherwood said, adding the officer took his identification and told him he could pick it up in two hours.

"I'm still very confused as to what's wrong," Sherwood said. "I don't know. I think the response was too much. I was just driving through, and I get harassed verbally."

State College Police referred all comment to King.

On campus, students gathered in Findlay Commons to watch the game.

As Tampa Bay's Eric Hinske struck out to end the game, the 60 fans gathered in the viewing area around the Big Onion exploded into cheers. Fans leapt into the air, into each other's arms and over tables, chairs and railings as a group celebration formed.

"It's awesome," Tim Haenn (freshman-finance) said. "It's the best feeling I've ever had. I've just waited so long, I've never seen a championship all my life, now I get to see it, it's just amazing."

Others echoed the excitement.

"It's the greatest feeling in the world," Justin Critchlow (freshman-biology) said. "I've never had this in my entire life, I've only thought about it, nothing could even come close. I was there when the Eagles won the NFC Championship game, and it doesn't even compare. It's so much better, it's the greatest."

When asked if the Phillies would repeat as champions next season, fans were confident their team would win the World Series again.

"Oh definitely," Pat Rominger (freshman-professional golf management) said. "It's not even a question. A lot of guys are coming back. I think Charlie Manuel is a great manager, and I hope Philly can repeat with some good luck."

-- Nick Johnson and Collegian Staff Writer Andrew McGill contributed to this report.