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Message: [QUOTE="DefenseBB, post: 4265827, member: 7492"] Huh? I guess you don't really understand how the regionals work. The NCAA gives a small allotment to each school and the NCAA sells the remaining tickets. As this regional was in Bridgeport, these tickets sold sooner and more of than any other region as most expected UConn to be assigned to Bridgeport when the ticket went on Sale in November. Last week, upon ND, NC ST, UConn and Indiana making it to Bridgeport, the schools were allocated their allotment which went to families, season tickets holders and boosters. That is not a large allotment. Bridgeport sold out solely because UConn was there. Just like it sold in Albany and yes, the narrative was also how close Albany was to Storrs. If the game were in Springfield, Boston or Providence, absolutely the same narrative would have occurred. UConn is a brand that has earned it's following and is helping WCBB grow. The NCAAT Committee sort of lucked out that UConn was the #6 seed overall and could be logically put into Bridgeport and keep the ticket sales up. And to be clear, the reasons these venues bid on hosting the tournament is because they want UConn assigned to them and ensure a sell out. If UConn wasn't good, do you really think Albany or Bridgeport would have bid on the Tournament? [/QUOTE]