Home hoop schedule

[statefan]

I received my season ticket app for football and basketball today. The men's and women's hoop team each has 11 home games, 9 of which are league games. The OOC home games for the men are Dec 8 vs LIU and Dec 30 vs Dartmouth. The OOC home games for the women at Dec 4 vs. Bucknell at HVCC and Dec 7 vs Syracuse. In addition to the usual chairback seating, they are offering "courtside" seating. They are also selling season parking passes ($10 for football, $25 for basketball or $30 for both). Siena tickets are $17 apiece.

 

The only thing that bothered me was that there are 3 mens home games during President's week, when I usually take a vacation. I guess it's better than scheduling games for when the students are out.

[reeder]

Thanks for the info:

1. Syracuse women at home is pretty good.

2. Why are they playing a game at HVCC?

 

Wish they would post the schedule on the website. Aso, I remember them selling courtside seats at the BPG last year - I guess they are making it official now.

Edited August 15, 2004 by reeder

[Dane Pound]

I can only guess that the road games aren't finalized. That's why they haven't announced the full schedule yet.

 

Neither schedule is as good as last year in the number of home games. For the most part I guess those things are cyclical and next year we'll have more.

 

Home game for the women against Syracuse is awesome. I really hope people come out and support that game. Not to be overly optimistic about the women's team but RPI-wise they were 20 points higher than Syracuse was last year.

[professor]

The RACC floor is not going to be ready until sometime in December. Maybe that is the reason for lack or home games.

 

Also, Syracuse will beat the female Danes easily!

[DaneMan]

The Syracuse game for the women could be a result of the fact that the former Vermont coach is now the head of the Orange and was doing Trina a favor.

 

Professor - maybe the women can keep it closer than the men did.

[professor]

Don't try and compare apples and oranges moron! The men lost to the National Champions! Syracuse has the worst women's team in the Big East! I can't believe I'm writing about women's hoops! Nobody really gives a crap about women's hoops!

[olddog71]

Statefan,

 

Do you have dates for the conference games? Thanks, if you can provide them. I need to start the calendar.

[UAalum72]

Statefan,

 

Do you have dates for the conference games? Thanks, if you can provide them. I need to start the calendar.

Men's conf. hoop - Sun., Jan. 2, Boston U, 2:00;Sat. 1/8, Northeastern,, 2:00, Wed. 1/12, Bing, 7:00; Thurs. 1/27, Hartford, 7:00; Wed. Feb. 2, Stony, 7:00; Sat. 2/5, UNH (BPG), 7:00; Sat. 2/12, Maine, 7:00; Wed. 2/16, UVM, 7:00; Sat. 2/19, UMBC, 2:00.

 

Also $iena, 11/23, LIU 12/8, Dartmouth 12/30

[Albany Fan]

I don't think the Syracuse women will blow the Lady Danes off the court. A few years back, the Orange Women played at Siena & lost to the Lady Saints. Syracuse never fields a strong women's team but just having Syracuse uniforms in our building is great. Also the Times Union poll of favorite local teams, rivalries, etc was ridiculous. RPI/Union hockey was picked as best area rivalry. That's a joke as they moved that great rivalry to Pepsi Arena & lasted only one year as crowd was real small. UAlbany/ Siena basketball, although recently renewed, is far better rivalry as brought out big crowds right away & should only get stronger.

[olddog71]

Thanks, UAAlum 72,

 

Your info on home dates is invaluable.

 

Once again, thanks.

[mainejeff]

Maybe a new attendance record for womens hoops vs. Syracuse?

[DaneMan]

Probably not. According to the professor, no one cares about a team that made the semifinals of the America East Tournament. I'll be there though so at least the attendance will be 1. Plus D2K3 won't have to bring his abacus.

[Patch]

I'll be there though so at least the attendance will be 1. - Daneman

 

 

D2K3 bring your electronic abacus because I will automatically double the attendance figure by showing up

[Dane Pound]

Don't try and compare apples and oranges-The Professor

Working the apples and oranges comparasion into a post about Syracuse is pretty clever. Intentionally or not The Professor certainly has a way of bringing out the defenders of the women's hoop programs.

 

This game would have been great last year when the local girl (Julie McBride?) was at SU. She graduated last year as the leading scorer in school history and would have attracted more of a crowd at the RACC.

 

A couple of years ago Mississippi State came into the RACC ranked #12 in the country and the attendance wasn't very good. Hopefully Syracuse proves to be more of a draw.

[DaneFan2k3]

I'd bring my electronic abacus if and only if (math reference) the Syracuse women trot out Hakim Warrick in drag.

 

Right or wrong, until women's hoops fans show they can pack the RACC, they're going to get duff on the board. That's all there is to it.

 

PS - Damien being there makes 3. I can count to 21 on my freakish hands and feet. Just kidding. It's 19.