Ticket distribution irks students
Kate Nagengast
News Writer
Many students who spent fall semester abroad and missed an opportunity this summer to purchase tickets for Irish men's basketball were surprised to find season ticket packages sold-out.
"We sent ticket applications to all the students' homes during the summer," said James Fraleigh, director of Ticketing and Marketing. "So they've had several months to buy season basketball tickets. We've sold basketball tickets this way for a few years now, and we'll probably continue with this method for at least another two or three years."
But this year is different. In the midst of an exciting season under new head coach Matt Doherty, Notre Dame pulled out a 75-70 road victory against University of Connecticut over semester break.
Subsequently, the rematch, scheduled for Feb. 12 at the JACC, sold out two weeks ago, rendering season tickets unavailable.
"According to the form sent home over the summer, there was an Aug. 1 deadline to purchase season tickets; however, we sold beyond that deadline up until the UConn game sold out," said Fraleigh. "I guess it would seem that the students have had over six months to buy season tickets. If they missed that opportunity, individual tickets are still available at general admission pricing for every game except UConn."
Regardless of students' dedication to basketball, $8 per game is significantly more the $3.75 per game provided by season ticket purchases. Season tickets were sold for $45 and provided admission to the 12 home games.
"I left for London early in August so I wasn't aware that a form was sent home," said Jacqueline Schmidt, a junior in Walsh Hall. "I'm disappointed that I won't be able to buy tickets for the student price or attend games with my friends in the student section."
All News Stories for Tuesday, January 25, 2000
