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Message: [QUOTE="DefenseBB, post: 2588391, member: 7492"] I have added Iowa St 9,856 for this year. WCBB attendance has been dropping regularly across the board for a few years now even at strong programs like CT, ND, MD, Tennessee. The competing entertainment options is one thing and in UConn's case, better television coverage of all their games makes it really convenient for the Fairfield County crew to stay home to watch and avoid the 90 minute to 2 1/2 hour rides each way. Ultimately, all the schools should be marketing to their captive audience student body to get people in the arena. Second would be to schools and other youth sports organizations. As noted, the 60+ crowds are what dominates UConn, Tennesse, ND and others so building a younger fan base is crucial. Last, I think the upturn in attendance is the result of many distinct factors-last year's surprise team showing untold heart with all of them returning, high expectations this year with Z, Touly and the incoming freshman, better weekend start times, a poor men's team (which the Women will outdraw the men this year!) and better outreach efforts by the program to get more fans. [/QUOTE]