Just curious if NIU was to advance deep, how many would be in attendance

I’m going if they make the title and considering it’s also St Paddy’s I might die

If they make the title game. The rest of the tournament on weeknights makes it hard to arrange for PTO, as I wouldn't take off work unless NIU was guaranteed playing. The tournament should be Fri-Sat-Sun.

I am thinking about it... semifinals/finals combo if feasible.

Are tickets totally on your own for this?

I'm going to all of the games. Went last year and it was a lot of fun. With all of the parity this year, it should be even better. Each school gets an allotment of tickets. There will be a table where you can buy your tickets for the session your school is playing in. They are much cheaper than the box office price.

(03-04-2020 10:36 AM)NIUslumo Wrote:  I am thinking about it... semifinals/finals combo.

+1

I heard that STF is trying to convince the MAC to move the conference tournament to Bozeman, Montana to engage all our fans in Great Sky country.

(03-04-2020 01:27 PM)Dog Fan Wrote:  I heard that STF is trying to convince the MAC to move the conference tournament to Bozeman, Montana to engage all our fans in Great Sky country.

haha ouch! I change my answer to I am only going to the championship game

(03-04-2020 01:27 PM)Dog Fan Wrote:  I heard that STF is trying to convince the MAC to move the conference tournament to Bozeman, Montana to engage all our fans in Great Sky country.

The idea is to capitalize on all of our alums in the Chicago area. Since it's never used this time of the year, STF is working hard on getting the MAC tourney moved to the Jones Center at Chicago State University. The sales pitch to all the other MAC programs is that it will enhance their recruiting in Chicago.

(03-04-2020 02:49 PM)uiniu57 Wrote:  

(03-04-2020 01:27 PM)Dog Fan Wrote:  I heard that STF is trying to convince the MAC to move the conference tournament to Bozeman, Montana to engage all our fans in Great Sky country.

The idea is to capitalize on all of our alums in the Chicago area. Since it's never used this time of the year, STF is working hard on getting the MAC tourney moved to the Jones Center at Chicago State University. The sales pitch to all the other MAC programs is that it will enhance their recruiting in Chicago.

This is a wonderful idea! And when the state closes Chicago State, STF can move ALL of our games there! There will be an additional charge on the season ticket applications to pay someone from the neighborhood to watch your car, or for life insurance if you take public transportation to the games.

(03-04-2020 12:27 PM)Growler83 Wrote:  I'm going to all of the games. Went last year and it was a lot of fun. With all of the parity this year, it should be even better. Each school gets an allotment of tickets. There will be a table where you can buy your tickets for the session your school is playing in. They are much cheaper than the box office price.

Thanks, great info. Was hoping they would be grouped together. So you just bought them the day of, at the stadium?

(03-04-2020 11:27 PM)NIUslumo Wrote:  

(03-04-2020 12:27 PM)Growler83 Wrote:  I'm going to all of the games. Went last year and it was a lot of fun. With all of the parity this year, it should be even better. Each school gets an allotment of tickets. There will be a table where you can buy your tickets for the session your school is playing in. They are much cheaper than the box office price.

Thanks, great info. Was hoping they would be grouped together. So you just bought them the day of, at the stadium?

Yes. there are plenty of seats
available. I go to all of the sessions and you can only buy NIU seats for the session they are playing in. I have to pay box office price for the other sessions which is more expensive depending on where you sit. I like to sit on the sides which i believe is either $38 or $54 a session. For NIU games it was cheaper and you sit behind the huskie bench. Good seats. If I find out anything different I will post it.

Maybe you will, maybe you won't!

Spectators will be banned at NCAA Division III basketball tournament games at Johns Hopkins due to coronavirus.

It looks like those that voted no are the big winners

Guessing no.....

MAC Statement Regarding Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournament in Cleveland;
Restricted Attendance Policy Due To COVID-19

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Following consultation with Ohio governmental and public health officials, and at the recommendation of Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, the Mid-American Conference Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournaments will be played, however a restricted attendance policy will be implemented at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse this week.

The Tournaments will continue as scheduled on Wednesday, March 11th through Saturday, March 14th, however only credentialed institutional personnel, student-athlete family members, credentialed media, television and radio crews, and official team party members will be permitted for attendance for the tournaments. The MAC tournaments will be closed to the general public.

This decision was made in consultation and guidance with local governmental and public health and medical officials to limit large gatherings due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

“The safety of all is our greatest concern. Since January, I have stated that any decision would follow the advice of state governmental officials and medical professionals. Following the feedback we received today we have taken this action which is in alignment with the recommendation of Governor DeWine,” said Mid-American Conference Commissioner, Dr. Jon Steinbrecher.

All tickets for the MAC Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournaments will be refunded in the form of a credit towards next year’s tournament or a full refund. All ticketholders will receive an email with further instructions regarding next steps to receiving credit or refund. Beginning Wednesday during regular business hours, fans can contact their respective athletic departments or the Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse box office at (216) 420-2200.

Well, I was planning on being in Cleveland and going to the game tomorrow, but I guess not now.

We are going to look back on this and laugh how stupid everyone got