NCAA Men's Release | NCAA Women's Release | Wolves Attendance Tradition
The Northern State University men's and women's basketball programs earned their ninth straight NCAA National Attendance Leader crowns, as announced today by the NCAA. Both the men's and women's programs topped the Division II ranks this season pulling in an average 3,346 and 2,880 fans per game respectively.
 
"The amazing tradition of strong community support is second to none at NSU," explained NSU Director of Athletics, Josh Moon. "We are so fortunate to have such a passionate fan base that stretches throughout this region and the State of South Dakota."
 
The NSU women have seen a steady increase in fan support of the years, in large part to their success on the court with 3-straight NSIC North Division Crowns and Central Region Tournament appearances. In 2015-16, the Wolves averaged 2,880 fans, up from 2,758 fans a season ago. The Wolves continue to show their basketball prowess across the country, ranking in the top-40 of all NCAA Divisions with the likes of Minnesota, Stanford, and Vanderbilt.
 
The NSU men also held strong in the top spot, bringing in 3,346 fans per home contest. The mark left the Wolves on average entertaining 620 more fans than closest opponent, and national champion Augustana University.