Fans Angered as Siena Won't Open Arena's Upper Bowl

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It's not uncommon for arenas to curtain off portions of seating to create ticket demand and the appearance of a fuller house. But what happens when demand exceeds available seats? Shouldn't the additional seats be made available to those willing to buy them?

Not necessarily. Siena College plays basketball in the 13,807-seat Times Union Center, but typically sells fewer than 7,146 seats made available under a policy of curtaining off the arena's upper bowl. However, Sunday's matchup against Manhattan saw that smaller allotment sell out, leaving the 7,147th fan and those who followed out in the cold.

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