Women's Hoops Enjoying Record Support

NORMAN, Okla. -- Off to a 9-1 start and ranked No. 15, the Oklahoma women's basketball team is enjoying record support from Sooner fans this season.

Season tickets sales are at an all-time high with 4,013 packages already sold. In mid-October the fan support helped OU race past the previous record of 3,512 season tickets, which was set the season (2002-03) after OU reached its first Final Four. It took only a few weeks for the sales to surpass 4,000 and set a new standard for Sooner support.

“I attribute our increased ticket sales to the excitement built by Coach Coale and her student-athletes,” said OU Director of Marketing Matt Roberts. “The addition of the Paris twins to go along with returning starters, Leah Rush and Erin Higgins, has created a buzz around Oklahoma women's basketball that I don't think has existed this early in the season in years past.”

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"Another major factor in the increase of season ticket sales was the implementation of the Oklahoma women's basketball ticket team. Through the efforts of 50 women's basketball supporters, we were able to sell over 200 new season tickets. This has helped increase our core fan base and drive single game attendance to record levels for November and December.”

The season ticket sales have helped OU set an attendance record this season. All four of OU's regular season home games this season have been attended by 5,000 or more fans. It marks the first time in OU history that it has drawn 5,000-plus for four pre-January games. Currently, OU is ranked No. 12 nationally in average attendance.

“I can tell you that our early crowds have been louder and more energetic than any time during my career,” said OU head coach Sherri Coale. “Our fans are smart and loyal. Not only is this team entertaining, but it has a chance to achieve our championship goals and our fans understand that they can influence that process.”

The women's hoops team is also receiving record support from fans that can't make it out to the arena. Some 200-plus viewers tuned into the O-Zone's live webcast of the Dec. 5 game against No. 22 UCLA. It marked a record turnout for any event, regardless of sport, for the O-Zone, which is the premium pay-site connected to SoonerSports.com.

The next opportunity for fans to attend a Sooner home game is Dec. 21 when OU hosts No. 12 Michigan Sate at 7 p.m. Family Pack tickets are already sold out for the contest but group and single game tickets remain.

Group tickets are available for all regular season games, including the Preseason WNIT. Prices are $3 for groups of 10-99 and $2 for groups of 100 or more. Single game tickets are $10 for the reserved level (all ages) and $8 for general admission ($5 for children, 5-under free).

Prior to contest with Michigan State, the 2005 NCAA runner-up, Toys for Tots will be collecting gifts. The first 500 fans that bring a gift will receive a free OU Santa Hat. Santa and Mrs. Claus will also be on hand prior to the game.

After the national anthem, the OU Athletics Department and USA Basketball will award Courtney Paris with a plaque celebrating her participation on the gold-medal winning U19 World Championship Team.

To purchase any of the available season ticket plans, contact the OU Athletics Ticket Office at (800) 456-GoOU or order online at SoonerSports.com. Family and group tickets are not available for ordering online.

For more information on OU women's basketball, visit SoonerSports.com.

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