New Orleans was expecting a packed house for the historic Duke-UNC Final Four matchup.
And they got it.
On Saturday night, NCAA Director of Media Coordination David Worlock shared the first half attendance via his Twitter account. According to his numbers, 70,602 fans filed in for what could very well be Coach K’s last game.
Tonight’s Final Four attendance is 70,602.
— David Worlock (@DavidWorlock) April 3, 2022
The college hoops world reacted to the tens of thousands on-hand in NOLA.
“That’s a lot of folks in a basketball gym,” remarked sports columnist Scott Rabalais. “It’s been a great atmosphere.”
That’s a lot of folks in a basketball gym. It’s been a great atmosphere. https://t.co/j5oZffUlvy
— Scott Rabalais (@RabalaisAdv) April 3, 2022
“Years from now, a million will claim they were here,” tweeted Matt Norlander.
Years from now, a million will claim they were here. https://t.co/eKMPrMJqDq
— Matt Norlander (@MattNorlander) April 3, 2022
“I need TV ratings,” another user said. “Those gotta be through the damn roof.”
I need TV ratings. Those gotta be through the damn roof. https://t.co/H4oF8ueMYT
— Michael Covil (@realmcovil) April 3, 2022
“Amazing,” tweeted one broadcaster. “And about 602 people can actually see the players on the court.”
Amazing – and about 602 people can actually see the players on the court https://t.co/TDTklOzdoi
— Pete Pistone (@PPistone) April 3, 2022
“The power of college basketball,” commented one fan.
The power of college basketball. https://t.co/hSstUhosDW
— Henry Eisenberg (@henryeeisenberg) April 3, 2022
“Yeah, but why don’t they hold NCAA Tournament games in the Pit anymore?!” asked another fan.
Yeah, but why don’t they hold NCAA Tournament games in the Pit anymore?! https://t.co/RJOiD32Jqa
— Geoff Grammer (@GeoffGrammer) April 3, 2022
“And that’s why the Final Four will always be played in stadiums.”
And that’s why the final four will always be played in stadiums https://t.co/Xcc5mu984f
— Patrick Netherton (@PTNetherton) April 3, 2022
So far it’s been a fun one down in the bayou.
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