CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. -- Now that the Charlotte 49ers have advanced to the semifinals of the Women's NIT, they'll have to wait a while before finding out what's next.
Here's what Charlotte knows following its 79-74 victory Saturday against Virginia: The 49ers will play the winner of Sunday afternoon's Syracuse-at-Toledo game. When that result is in, then we'll know when the game will be played (probably Wednesday or Thursday) and where (the WNIT will figure that out quickly).
With Halton Arena booked for much of the week with a CMS science fair and a social function over the weekend, athletics director Judy Rose has put in a bid for the 49ers to host the semifinal game at Bojangles' Coliseum. If that happens, it won't come cheap: The arena charges a hefty rental fee.
There's a lot that goes into a decision as to where the tournament's games are played: Attendance, a school's commitment to women's basketball, arena availability, media coverage, etc.
Charlotte has averaged 1,438 at Halton Arena this season, Syracuse 1,119 at the Carrier Dome (let's hope they use curtains) and Toledo 2,484 at Savage Arena.
It probably won't help the 49ers' chances at hosting the semifinal game that two of their lowest-attended home games this season have come in the WNIT, 428 against Liberty and 662 against Florida.
The other half of the WNIT bracket has two games today, as well: Southern California at Colorado and Arkansas at Illinois State.
Saturday, March 26, 2011
49ers bidding to play at Bojangles' Coliseum
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nobody cares. this will lose money.
I care. Go Niners!
2:18, it's not always about losing money. It's doing the right thing and supporting this team. If the game is in Charlotte, I'll be there to support them.
I care.
Michael Jordan ought to open up TWC Arean -- if available -- rent free. That would be classy and a great PR move.
Why would you open TW Cable arena for 15 fans to go to? I mean, they could go play at the YMCA or at any church gym, put out 20 folding chairs and still not sell it out. The only people who will go to this game are the parents. You can't count on the lesbians coming out because it's already softball season.
first anoynomous: you're a backwards idiot.
Unlikely TWC Arena can be an option, the Bobcats play on Wednesday.
Thank you title IX.
I care. If it's in Charlotte I will definitely go.
If anything, Allan Major and his players should sit front and center and learn something.
^^^ Maybe you should know how to at least spell the coaches name if you want to make a stupid comment.
Alan Major
I would be there and I am neither a lesbian or a parent. Closed minded idiots may rule the world, but they still make me want to puke.
probably better attendance than a bobcats game
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