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regulator401 t1_j9ofm6w wrote

Reply to comment by Status_Silver_5114 in Kids First PC Friars Basketball Game by ImpressionOpening547

Why are they cheaper?

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Proof-Variation7005 t1_j9opfei wrote

Lack of demand. Women's sports aren't as popular in general and they're just not some pedigree team with a history of winning.

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Status_Silver_5114 t1_j9ohg3e wrote

Because not as high profile as overblown men’s games? General sentiment that women’s sports aren’t as “good” etc etc. but totally worth it!

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Proof-Variation7005 t1_j9or2ry wrote

Ignoring the difference in preferences for the sport overall, it's not exactly unfair to point out that the PC Men's basketball program is good and the women's one has basically been a sub .500 team for 30 years.

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Status_Silver_5114 t1_j9oshwn wrote

Except this is the case across the board in the NCAA (with the exception of home games for say South Carolina or whomever is the #1 wbb team), not specific to PC. It's never about rank, it's about thinking that women's games aren't worth it. examples.... in any case, it's a cheaper ticket, you'll be closer to the action and it's more of a team sport instead of hot shots trying to get to the NBA before graduation. If your daughter wants to learn more about how a team plays, go to a women's game (NCAA or WNBA). URI women are also really fun to watch this season.

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Proof-Variation7005 t1_j9p7qol wrote

>it's more of a team sport instead of hot shots trying to get to the NBA before graduation

It's funny to say something like this while claiming everybody else has some unfair bias.

I don't like the idea of blaming fans for not liking or supporting something. Everyone only has so much time and energy in their life and I don't think anyone should be obligated to get into something if it doesn't interest them.

I think a lot of the uphill challenges that women's sports face are going to erode over the next few decades but I don't really fault anyone for not caring now.

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DoggyP93 t1_j9pe4wz wrote

Same reason WNBA tickets are cheaper

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