Record Setting Attendance For Men's Basketball In 2016-17

Aug. 9, 2017

COLUMBIA, S.C. – The NCAA released its final men’s basketball attendance numbers for the 2016-17 campaign on Tuesday, and South Carolina set attendance records for both total attendance and average attendance last season. A total of 241,126 fans attended Carolina home games on the season, an average of 13,396 fans per game.

Nationally, the Gamecocks ranked 15th in total attendance, which was third in the SEC, and 21st in average attendance, which was fourth in the SEC. Those numbers climbed from the 2015-16 season, when the Gamecocks ranked 31st nationally in average attendance (11,995) and 22nd in total attendance (227,911).

Additionally, South Carolina ranked 10th in largest increase for average attendance from the previous season, as an average of 1,400 more fans attended Gamecock home games.

Season ticket prices for the upcoming season remain unchanged, with full season packages starting at $90. Like last season, fans can purchase lower level season tickets for $260 (Gamecock Club membership required for sections 104-106, 113-115), the Coke Family Sections are available for $600 (four tickets) and upper level tickets are available for $200 (no Gamecock Club membership required). End zone seating in the upper level is priced at four seats for $360. University Faculty/Staff members receive a 20% discount on lower level and upper level ticket prices.

Deposits for season tickets are now available. To place a deposit CLICK HERE, or call 1-800-4SC-FANS.