Indianapolis – Twelve Years. The recently released NCAA Women's Basketball Attendance Records confirmed Northern State women's basketball as the NCAA Division II National Attendance Leader for the 12
th year in a row. The Wolves women brought in 33,917 total fans to Wachs Arena last year, averaging 2,609 fans per game.
"The devotion of our fans over the last 12 years is a true testament to the strong tradition of basketball here at Northern State," noted NSU Director of Athletics
Josh Moon. "Continuing to lead the NCAA in attendance throughout my time here and over the last decade is an impressive feat. Our student-athletes, coaches, and recruits consistently reference the fan support here at Northern State, which is the best in the NSIC and the NCAA. Thank you to Wolves Nation, and we look forward to welcoming everyone back in 2019-20 with exciting changes for Wachs Arena and the fan experience."
In addition, NSU led the NSIC by over 700 fans per game, ahead of third ranked Augustana with 1,906. The league as a whole came in second behind the MIAA, averaging 797 fans per game, highlighting the NCAA Central Region as a national hotbed for women's basketball with two of the three conferences leading the nation.
"Our fans filled Wachs Arena night in and night out – cheering us on during our highs and picking us up during our lows," explained
Paula Krueger, Head Women's Basketball Coach. "Their support is unwavering and unparalleled. We can't say thank you enough!"
The over decade long tradition for Northern State women's basketball has pegged the program as not only a place to play in the NSIC, but also the NCAA as a whole. Northern State lands in the top-10 all team of leaders by total attendance (2015, 2018, 2010) and leaders by average attendance (2009, 2018, 2017, 2010).
The 2019-20 Northern State women's basketball schedule will be released in the coming weeks, with the Wolves women opening the season from the friendly confines of Wachs Arena. For an update on the changes coming to Wachs Arena
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