ATPTourFan wrote:I dunno, Gonzo. Even on some of the less successful seasons where Rhody played up at Brown, it was a virtual sell out.
With the exception of two years ago when Baron was driving the program into the ground and "leading" the Rams to a loss @ Brown (1772 in attendance), these games have usually had good showings:
11-12 1772
09-10 2695
07-08 2775
03-04 1952
01-02 2850
So basically the 2001, 2007 and 2009 seasons were all sold out since the place only holds a Max of 2800.
I was at two of these games and I remember that they were sold out - I know at one people were turned away at the gate the night of the game. I'll be buying 10 tickets myself the day they become available.
Considering Hurley is now at the helm and there is more excitement about this years team than of any URI Team since Jim Harrick was at URI, I am sure that this game will sell out. I'll be buying my tickets as soon as they become available, not taking any chances at all.
Plus Brown will have a descent team this year.
There were 1772 in a 7 win URI season....................
This will be the most exciting season for State of Rhode Island Basketball in a long, long time. URI, PC, Bryant and Brown are all moving their programs upward.
I will be amazed and shocked if this Brown Game is not sold out, never mind hitting only 2000.
This from Brown's Coach:
"We believe our non-conference schedule will prepare us for another very competitive Ivy League season," said Martin. "We welcome the challenges that await us this year. Our three fellow Division 1 programs in Rhode Island are all rapidly improving and we look forward to playing Providence, URI, and Bryant. Returning to Chicago to play Northwestern will be great for senior All-Ivy Sean McGonagill as well as all the Brown Alumni in the Midwest."
Martin's squad features four returning starters, including first team All-Ivy point guard Sean McGonagill '14, All-Ivy forward Tucker Halpern '14, Ivy League Defensive Player of the Year Cedric Kuakumensah '16, and forward Rafael Maia '15, the Ivy League's leading rebounder, and six exciting freshmen.
The Bears, one of the most improved teams in the nation last season, open their season at home against Binghamton on November 10 at the Pizzitola Sports Center. The Rhode Island Rams travel to the Pizzitola Sports Center on Thursday, January 2 for the 157th meeting between the two Ocean State schools.