Facts

[CoffeeCan]

1. We will have home field advantage. I don't care what any Shocker posters say, we will be LOWD and proud in Indy.
2. This ain't Missouri State or Bradley.
3. It is hard to prove a negative, fact remains that Wichita State has not beaten anyone of substance this year
4. We lost to GW and Davidson largely due to hot shooting out of the gate by them. AM will have the Flyers ready to go this time around.
5. We all thought UD was headed for an 8 or 9, same could be said for WSU. So enough about the 7-10 already. Let's make them the 7 and us the 10, we are still playing them.
6. We have our core of four seniors, they do not have the leadership that we do.
7. Media and talking heads have handed WSU the game already, dont think AM is not using this as motivation.
8. Over-under opened at 148, it is now at 145. A lower scoring game should favor us
9. No reason the 7-10 should have had UD vs WSU and SMC vs VCU. Could have split that up Mich-OkState and SC-Marq
10. Flyers win 65-61. CC with a huge game matching up vs their smaller guards.

[Buster Goode]

Relative to the crowd and potential home field advantage, I believe we will have it, however, my only concern is the number of UK fans. One reason UK travels so well is because tickets at Rupp are extremely difficult to get and very expensive. While the ticket prices I have seen for Friday aren't cheap, I'm worried the UK fan base will dominate the place.

[CT Flyer]

Not to mention Louisville and as I said in another thread do not underestimate the way WSU travels. Last year in Providence they were the biggest and loudest crowd there.

[big jordan]

Just because Wichita does not have great wins does not mean that they can't beat great teams. If any fanbase can sympathize with the big programs refusing to play someone, especially on the road, it is Dayton. If you tune out the talking heads and the overconfident Wich St fans, and you'll see a program that's been as good as any over the last 4-5 years.

Agreed completely with points 1, 6 and 7. I think FT shooting will be the key for the Flyers. No excuse for the seniors not to be calm and confident in this environment, especially at the line.

@CT Flyer: I was at the Orlando tourney in 2015, and Dayton had twice as many fans as Wichita at least. Not saying they won't show up, but Dayton should have a noticeable advantage.

[Mr_Sweets]

Originally Posted by Buster Goode Relative to the crowd and potential home field advantage, I believe we will have it, however, my only concern is the number of UK fans. One reason UK travels so well is because tickets at Rupp are extremely difficult to get and very expensive. While the ticket prices I have seen for Friday aren't cheap, I'm worried the UK fan base will dominate the place.

Their colors are Blue & White (close to Daytons) - I bet they pull for UD, thinking we are the easier opponent for them rnd 2

[CE80]

Originally Posted by CT Flyer Not to mention Louisville and as I said in another thread do not underestimate the way WSU travels. Last year in Providence they were the biggest and largest crowd there.

Louisville will not be playing in our session. I don't see their fans paying to be at the second session. If we are playing Sunday it will be another story if both UL and UK advance.

[ud2]

Originally Posted by CE80 Louisville will not be playing in our session. I don't see their fans paying to be at the second session. If we are playing Sunday it will be another story if both UL and UK advance.

It has been my experience that it is easier to get tickets if you buy all 3 sessions, but that is the most expensive option, so maybe there is some fan carryover from the earlier session.

I think UK fans might just stay neutral during the UD game. I think UK fans will dominate the arena.

[C-time]

Originally Posted by Mr_Sweets Their colors are Blue & White (close to Daytons) - I bet they pull for UD, thinking we are the easier opponent for them rnd 2

Originally Posted by ud2 I think UK fans might just stay neutral during the UD game. I think UK fans will dominate the arena.

The question will be when they actually show up at the game. A lot of them may just stay out at the bars in downtown Indy and show up for their game. That's what I did in Columbus when UD didn't tip off until like 11pm that one night.

[CT Flyer]

Originally Posted by big jordan @CT Flyer: I was at the Orlando tourney in 2015, and Dayton had twice as many fans as Wichita at least. Not saying they won't show up, but Dayton should have a noticeable advantage.

I wasn't saying UD fans won't show up and that we won't have an advantage, I was just saying that because of the schools that are there, that tickets might not be that plentiful for UD fans to scoop up.

[C-time]

Originally Posted by CT Flyer I wasn't saying UD fans won't show up and that we won't have an advantage, I was just saying that because of the schools that are there, that tickets might not be that plentiful for UD fans to scoop up.

On that note here is a ticket price update from Stubhub. (prices includes fees)

Upper Arena: 1 ticket left for $137, Next lowest available are $167

Club Level: 2 left for $215, Next lowest available are $245

Lower Level (Mostly end zone/corner seats): 1 for $293, 1 for $340, 2 for $382, and the rest are $410 and up.

There are some upper corner tickets for all 3 sessions still available from the NCAA/ticketmaster for $228 but you most likely need binoculars or will be watching the game on the video boards up there.

[TA111]

Originally Posted by Buster Goode Relative to the crowd and potential home field advantage, I believe we will have it, however, my only concern is the number of UK fans. One reason UK travels so well is because tickets at Rupp are extremely difficult to get and very expensive. While the ticket prices I have seen for Friday aren't cheap, I'm worried the UK fan base will dominate the place.

There will be many UK fans, they will generally be rooting for UD. They aren't big Wichita St fans.

[Mr_Sweets]

Originally Posted by ud2 It has been my experience that it is easier to get tickets if you buy all 3 sessions, but that is the most expensive option, so maybe there is some fan carryover from the earlier session. I think UK fans might just stay neutral during the UD game. I think UK fans will dominate the arena.

That has been my experience too. If UD does fall (hopefully not the case) - I have had 0 issue selling my last session (session 3) ticket to a fan of one of the other schools that did advance to recoup some of the cost.

[BeckysTXA]

Originally Posted by TA111 There will be many UK fans, they will generally be rooting for UD. They aren't big Wichita St fans.

If memory serves me, WSU upset UK in the dance a couple years ago. Now some will like a rematch, but my guess is most will be behind UD. And the Zflyer Faithful in Indy need to recruit their support when you run into them at the bars and at the venue. It shouldn't be hard to pack the house with UK fans cheering for UD.

[Flyer69ers]

USA TODAY calls the UD - Wichita State game the "Best Round of 64 Match-up."

It will be a heavily watched game - hope TrueTeam plays with Pride, confidence and skill.

[FlyingArrow]

If Dayton is seen as the underdog, and Dayton is also seen as the easier opponent, I'd think UK fans would be rooting for Dayton.

[Glen Clark]

As someone pointed out, Dayton is 4-0 against the Kentucky heavyweights this century (Louisville, Kentucky).
Murray State & EKU are a different story

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[WheatShock]

Originally Posted by BeckysTXA If memory serves me, WSU upset UK in the dance a couple years ago. Now some will like a rematch, but my guess is most will be behind UD. And the Zflyer Faithful in Indy need to recruit their support when you run into them at the bars and at the venue. It shouldn't be hard to pack the house with UK fans cheering for UD.

Other way around. UK beat us by 2 in St. Louis in 2014. Possibly the greatest college basketball game I have ever seen. Both teams played at an extremely high level that day.