UConn giving students free tickets to first round game

[HuskyNan]

Smart move. @Dave Benedict knows what’s what

 

[UConnCat]

Did the same thing last year and the student response was great, particularly for the 2nd round game, against UCF. We'll always remember this iconic photo:

 

[JBK]

Did the same thing last year and the student response was great, particularly for the 2nd round game, against UCF. We'll always remember this iconic photo:

Great Moment. Do you have the live version
of that.

 

[socal613ws]

is this because they can't sell out?

 

[wingsfan055]

Are UConn students in spring break this week or did they come back already?

 

[UConnCat]

is this because they can't sell out?

LOL. Who knows? It's a great thing to do to get the students, who've supported the team all season long, to the game. Ticket prices are set by the NCAA so the students might not be able to afford them. Hopefully other schools are doing the same thing.

There are about 600 tickets unsold at this time.

 

[HuskyNan]

is this because they can't sell out?

There’s a section behind the basket reserved for students. The AD wants to be sure it’s filled

 

[HuskyNan]

Great Moment. Do you have the live version
of that.

 

[socal613ws]

There’s a section behind the basket reserved for students. The AD wants to be sure it’s filled

sad that students don't come out to support the team, I get it might be a blowout but shame.

 

[Viet Vet]

There’s a section behind the basket reserved for students. The AD wants to be sure it’s filled

But not with taxpayers.

 

[Newfie]

They do come out and they are fantastic. When they are gone during break, Gampel does not have the same feel without them. That UCF game last year was insane.

 

[Viet Vet]

This is how attendance figures are jacked up for women's game. Meaningless stat.

 

[UConnCat]

sad that students don't come out to support the team, I get it might be a blowout but shame.

What? The students do support the team! They have all season! The NCAA ticket prices are higher and separate from the regular season tickets. The AD purchases them to ensure students can go.

 

[Newfie]

This is how attendance figures are jacked up for women's game. Meaningless stat.

A quick Google search indicates many Universities give students free tickets to both men’s and women’s games.

 

[Ron and Vida]

What? The students do support the team! They have all season! The NCAA ticket prices are higher and separate from the regular season tickets. The AD purchases them to ensure students can go.

Thanks Couldn’t agree more

 

[MSGRET]

Did the same thing last year and the student response was great, particularly for the 2nd round game, against UCF. We'll always remember this iconic photo:

Still love some of the faces of the UCF cheerleaders, some of them looked terrified of Paige, while others refused to look at her.

 

[UConnCat]

I don't understand how the ticket prices are set for the NCAA games. Upper level seats at Gampel for just Saturday's game are available for $22 for an adult (plus fees) and $17 (plus fees) for a child. The prices for both Saturday and Monday are $32 (adult) and $22 (children). I looked at Tennessee ticket prices at TBA for Saturday's game and seats behind the basket (both ends sold out at Gampel) are available for $5. The most expensive ticket -- lower bowl -- costs $20 and there are other seats available for $10. I know the NCAA has always set higher ticket prices at Gampel but I wonder if these schools are making up the difference.

 

[HuskyNan]

This is how attendance figures are jacked up for women's game. Meaningless stat.

Do you look up facts or just throw out insults without proof? Several games have sold out this season, including South Carolina, where the school has NOT given away tickets.

What is it like to be so cynical? I can’t even imagine

 

[hoopsfan22]

Are UConn students in spring break this week or did they come back already?

This week is spring break. Students will be back on Sunday.

 

[huskiemaniac]

This is how attendance figures are jacked up for women's game. Meaningless stat.

So not true…students have greatly supported the women’s team for many years!

 

[topogigio]

When I went to UConn, admittance to men's games at Field House (no Greer name at that time) free with student ID. Women had a club team, played in old Hawley Armory (few even knew they had a team) Useless fun fact.

 

[uconnfan68]

Smart move. @Dave Benedict knows what’s what

$2 beer would be over the top?

 

[Huskee11]

The students showed up big time for the UCF second round game last year, also on a Monday night. The atmosphere that night was bedlam, as loud as I have ever heard it for a women`s game there. (The Shabazz Napier buzzer beater game against Florida has it beat, but not by much.)

The students helped pull UConn over the finish line against UCF that night.

 

[MilfordHusky]

If I remember correctly, South Carolina attendance is boosted by a $5 ticket price.

 

[MilfordHusky]

Did the same thing last year and the student response was great, particularly for the 2nd round game, against UCF. We'll always remember this iconic photo:

That IS an iconic photo. Miss that player!!

 

[triaddukefan]

If I remember correctly, South Carolina attendance is boosted by a $5 ticket price.

Maybe in the early stages, but i cant imagine them having 5 dollar tickets these days. Even Wake Forest tickets are 10 bucks.. I paid $13 for a ticket at Elon @HuskyNan

A quick Google search indicates many Universities give students free tickets to both men’s and women’s games.

That may be true, but i know that at least in the UNC system, the schools have really high student fees which help subsidize athletics. They might get free tickets, but u might be paying 500 a semester in athletic fees.

 

[Puppy Love]

Back in the day (when UConn tickets at Gampel were scarce and difficult to get), I had first round tickets - it was the first time I ever saw the Huskies in Gampel. I still remember how excited I was, especially because I also had Final Four tickets (Philly) that year. I don’t remember much about the games, but I do remember the atmosphere and how much fun it was.

 

[Carnac]

Did the same thing last year and the student response was great, particularly for the 2nd round game, against UCF. We'll always remember this iconic photo:

A class act. Reward your students that have supported you all season.

 

[Viet Vet]

Do you look up facts or just throw out insults without proof? Several games have sold out this season, including South Carolina, where the school has NOT given away tickets.

What is it like to be so cynical? I can’t even imagine

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Do you look up facts or just throw out insults without proof? Several games have sold out this season, including South Carolina, where the school has NOT given away tickets.

What is it like to be so cynical? I can’t even imagine

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I'd like to apologize for offending anyone with my heavy-handed comment. My intent was to highlight the contrast between turnstyle attendance and paid attendance. It was not meant to disparage the students or university. Nonetheless, clearly it was misguided.

 

[Forego]

I don't understand how the ticket prices are set for the NCAA games. Upper level seats at Gampel for just Saturday's game are available for $22 for an adult (plus fees) and $17 (plus fees) for a child. The prices for both Saturday and Monday are $32 (adult) and $22 (children). I looked at Tennessee ticket prices at TBA for Saturday's game and seats behind the basket (both ends sold out at Gampel) are available for $5. The most expensive ticket -- lower bowl -- costs $20 and there are other seats available for $10. I know the NCAA has always set higher ticket prices at Gampel but I wonder if these schools are making up the difference.

Plus fees? Who do they think they are, an airline?