EBA to host championship

psyclone

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Will the Green Machine be there? Always worth the price of admission and good chance to get warmed up for the Mason basketball season!!

While turning in my season ticket payment today, the word was that Mystic tickets were going fast and it was unlikely that the Green Machine would play because of the number of seats that would be lost.
 

99 Patriot

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Also sounds like this was a very last minute thing and is a true building rental with no partnership to speak of. Mystics bringing their floor, some of their fixtures, and no comp tickets or benefits given to Mason.
 

jessej

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Also sounds like this was a very last minute thing and is a true building rental with no partnership to speak of. Mystics bringing their floor, some of their fixtures, and no comp tickets or benefits given to Mason.

At the end of the last Mystics regular season game, renovations were started on the Cap One Center. End Court seating was already torn out, bathrooms were being renovated as well as at least half of the concession stands, changes to the Club Level and installation of new Cap One signage were all visibly occuring.

The first set of playoff games were played at GWU-Smith Center. But GWU-Smith center is not available next week for some reason. Women's National team plays Japan there on Monday nite and unsure if there are other events - like Women's volleyball are scheduled.

I am surprised that they didnt schedule American or Howard as at least those arenas are Metro accessible. Driving from DC to GMU on a weeknight will be test the soul of a hardened fan.

Based on what I have seen of attendance I am taking that "Mystics Tickets selling fast" with a grain of salt. The lower level of EBA is being held by the Mystics and the upper level is all GA. Girl Scout day is the highest attended Mystics game and that tops 10,000. And take my word for it - you do not want to be in an arena with 10,000 screaming 13 year old girls - just give your tickets away. Attendance at the other games is so low that everyone could comfortably sit in the court facing center sections with some room.
 

psyclone

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I am surprised that they didnt schedule American or Howard as at least those arenas are Metro accessible. Driving from DC to GMU on a weeknight will be test the soul of a hardened fan.

Based on what I have seen of attendance I am taking that "Mystics Tickets selling fast" with a grain of salt. The lower level of EBA is being held by the Mystics and the upper level is all GA. Girl Scout day is the highest attended Mystics game and that tops 10,000. And take my word for it - you do not want to be in an arena with 10,000 screaming 13 year old girls - just give your tickets away. Attendance at the other games is so low that everyone could comfortably sit in the court facing center sections with some room.

Thanks for the reassurance on crowd size.

From the washington post:

"Said renovations will force the Mystics to play their home games during the WNBA Finals at George Mason’s EagleBank Arena, but the team will provide complimentary round-trip shuttle service between the Vienna Metro station and the arena."
 

Leesburg Chankenstank III

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Thanks for the reassurance on crowd size.

From the washington post:

"Said renovations will force the Mystics to play their home games during the WNBA Finals at George Mason’s EagleBank Arena, but the team will provide complimentary round-trip shuttle service between the Vienna Metro station and the arena."

Also from the Washington Post:

"The team will also provide orange slices and ham sandwiches (crusts cut off) to players and the first 20 fans arrivng at Eagle Bank Arena. If less than 20 fans show up, the surplus will be divided amongst the attending fans."
 
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GMUSig03

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Anyone planning on going to the game Wednesday? They are down 2-0 after a tough 2 pt loss yesterday in game 2.
 

psyclone

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Anyone planning on going to the game Wednesday? They are down 2-0 after a tough 2 pt loss yesterday in game 2.

I'm thinking seriously of going to it. Good chance to watch some of the best women players against one another and to hear the Green Machine. Can always dream that I'm seeing Mason men's team!
 

jessej

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BTW USA Women's National Team (minus Delle Don and Stewart ) vs the Japanese National Team at 7 pm at GWU Smith Center
 

psyclone

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when I clicked on the site for tickets, the cheapest were going for $34, not $20. What up with that? Would they be cheaper at the door?
 
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