Attendance Trends?

[Dr. Blackheart]

The first game is a harbinger of attendance as it is an indication of the stability of the season ticket base.  The thought being, there are not many walk-ups for a cup cake. Last night's paid attendance was 13,324.  Last year's non-conference cupcake opener was versus Howard at 11,305. That's a 2019 increase, plus 18%.

Does the Friday versus Monday date make that much difference in paid?  Or are folks nostalgic about the last year in the BC?  Anxious to get into the new arena STH pool? The 100 Year hoopla was great marketing? The NCAA appearance?  The Coors Light Corner? Other marketing ticket bundles?  The buzz around the new recruits? Wojo's 4th year?

That's a great omen for the program whose goal is to increase revenue 10%.

[jsglow]

I think Friday certainly helped so I don't want to draw too many conclusions.  The announced attendance for Lindenwood was in the mid 11K so that's probably the real base.

I will say this.  The students again did themselves proud.  Somewhere between 1/3 and 1/2 of their upper deck.

[Jay Bee]

7:30pm start on a Monday or 8pm start on a Friday... dis makes how u say big difference

[GGGG]

8:00 PM on a Friday night.  First game of the year.  I would have expected attendance to be decent.

But I'm not really worried about attendance anyway.

[Dr. Blackheart]

I think Friday certainly helped so I don't want to draw too many conclusions.  The announced attendance for Lindenwood was in the mid 11K so that's probably the real base.

I will say this.  The students again did themselves proud.  Somewhere between 1/3 and 1/2 of their upper deck.

On Lindenwood, last year's exhibition versus Rockhurst was 7975, also a nice bump, but I was not sure if that was paid or it was shows.

[mu_hilltopper]

Agreed .. wait until the Monday/Wednesday games Nov 27/29.  That'll show you the lowest attendance of the year.

[Dr. Blackheart]

7:30pm start on a Monday or 8pm start on a Friday... dis makes how u say big difference

So 2000 walk-ups to see a cupcake? Hmmm...doubtful.

[jsglow]

On Lindenwood, last year's exhibition versus Rockhurst was 7975, also a nice bump, but I was not sure if that was paid or it was shows.

Gotcha.  Maybe the counting methodology is different for exhibitions.

[MUfan12]

They threw this game in with the mini-plans, so that's probably why.

[jsglow]

They threw this game in with the mini-plans, so that's probably why.

True dat.  Good catch.

[Dr. Blackheart]

They threw this game in with the mini-plans, so that's probably why.

Aaah...that's it. I found it hard to believe that 2000 lonely hearts walked up for this dog on a Friday night. 

[The Lens]

We sit in 219, and have for the past 21 years.  Intentionally next to the student section because we ain't that vestie.

Typically first game of the year, tons of students mistakenly taking our seats pre tip, this year was different.  BC ushers sorted it out for the the most part.

Come the first media timeout, a bit of skirmish...young "lady" pukes all over the place in the row behind us.

Needless to say I was very proud.  MARQUETTE Basketball is back.

[Mr. Nielsen]

On Lindenwood, last year's exhibition versus Rockhurst was 7975, also a nice bump, but I was not sure if that was paid or it was shows.

I was told that was listed wrong last year. (Rockhurst game)

The main reason the listed attendance was up last night was the mini plan. The 4 game mini plan this season, includes last night home opener for free. The mini plan sales this year are going well for a non Badger year.

[Dr. Blackheart]

Come the first media timeout, a bit of skirmish...young "lady" pukes all over the place in the row behind us.

Needless to say I was very proud.  MARQUETTE Basketball is back.

I hope they sprinkled a little saw dust on her output there...did she get an ovation when they carted her out?

[bilsu]

So 2000 walk-ups to see a cupcake? Hmmm...doubtful.

Remember season tickets holders are given a free non-conference game per season ticket. this simply might of been the best game for 20% of season ticket holders to use their free tickets. I selected Purdue and gave the tickets away. Not really feasible to bring young kids to a 7:30 weekday game.

[The Lens]

I hope they sprinkled a little saw dust on her output there...did she get an ovation when they carted her out?

BC sawdust patrol was right on the scene.

50% of us gave her a standing ovation, while the other 50% took out our phones and texted Joe True to make her STH of the Game for Purdue.

[jsglow]

BC sawdust patrol was right on the scene.

50% of us gave her a standing ovation, while the other 50% took out our phones and texted Joe True to make her STH of the Game for Purdue.

Hilarious!

[Dr. Blackheart]

BC sawdust patrol was right on the scene.

50% of us gave her a standing ovation, while the other 50% took out our phones and texted Joe True to make her STH of the Game for Purdue.

Pix?

[#UnleashSean]

We sit in 219, and have for the past 21 years.  Intentionally next to the student section because we ain't that vestie.

Typically first game of the year, tons of students mistakenly taking our seats pre tip, this year was different.  BC ushers sorted it out for the the most part.

Come the first media timeout, a bit of skirmish...young "lady" pukes all over the place in the row behind us.

Needless to say I was very proud.  MARQUETTE Basketball is back.

An usher tried to kick me and my bud out of our seats. Asking if we were students my bud could only respond with a resounding hell no

[MUBigDance]

Was sent a survey by Marquette on ticket policy-seating- prices given the new arena. From the questions they asked it looks like prices higher, season ticket deposits higher, aisle seats higher, and most interesting, they will probably have students in the rows behind the benches ala Cameron at Duke. This was explicitly stated in a question asking "what do you think?".

[Newsdreams]

Was sent a survey by Marquette on ticket policy-seating- prices given the new arena. From the questions they asked it looks like prices higher, season ticket deposits higher, aisle seats higher, and most interesting, they will probably have students in the rows behind the benches ala Cameron at Duke. This was explicitly stated in a question asking "what do you think?".

U late 

[RealChiliWarrior]

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Come the first media timeout, a bit of skirmish...young "lady" pukes all over the place in the row behind us.

Needless to say I was very proud.  MARQUETTE Basketball is back.
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Reminiscent of Dime beer Friday afternoons at the Gym.

[Spaniel with a Short Tail]

[quote author=The Lens link=topic=54798.msg959604#

Come the first media timeout, a bit of skirmish...young "lady" pukes all over the place in the row behind us.

Needless to say I was very proud.  MARQUETTE Basketball is back.


Reminiscent of Dime beer Friday afternoons at the Gym.

With the Britins!

[B. McBannerson]

Nice tribute by Marquette to veterans, flag, country last night.  Well done.

[radome]

With the Britins!

Grill concerts ...