Amid Attendance Woes, UConn Curtails Tailgating

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Coming off a 2018 season that saw the lowest actual attendance figures since the opening of Rentschler Field in 2003, the University of Connecticut for the first time instituted free admission to students carrying a valid ID. At the same time, it has outlined strict rules regarding tailgating.

According to the NCAA, the Huskies averaged 20,924 fans, or slightly more than half of Rentschler's 40,000 capacity, over six home games last season. However, the Hartford Courant reported that only about 10,000 fans on average actually entered the stadium on game days. HartfordBusiness.com reported that 20,000 tickets had been sold for UConn's Aug. 29 home opener, a 24-21 win over Wagner, but actual attendance at that game is not clear.

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