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Who is Going to Boise?
Posted: Tue Mar 04, 2025 4:50 pm
by aucat
I'm going to take the plunge and go. Last time I went to the Big Sky tournament it was in Reno and I jinxed both teams. Both were one and done, including our number one seeded ladies. But I'm not going to let that stop me from going. Really encouraged from both teams' performances on Monday night. Looking forward to going to Cat Chat tonight and we are planning to drive to Boise Saturday afternoon for the noon tipoff with our ladies on Sunday. Go Cats!
Re: Who is Going to Boise?
Posted: Tue Mar 04, 2025 5:56 pm
by MSU01
I'm watching from home this year, saving up my travel budget to hopefully follow the women's team to the NCAA Tournament if they make it. Had a really great time at Stanford in 2022 despite the result of the game.
Re: Who is Going to Boise?
Posted: Tue Mar 04, 2025 6:23 pm
by lv2hoop
I’m going. Looks like it’ll be a great time.
Re: Who is Going to Boise?
Posted: Tue Mar 04, 2025 6:56 pm
by damnyoutuesday
Isn't there direct flights to Boise now from BZN?
Re: Who is Going to Boise?
Posted: Tue Mar 04, 2025 7:03 pm
by MSU01
damnyoutuesday wrote: ↑Tue Mar 04, 2025 6:56 pm
Isn't there direct flights to Boise now from BZN?
There are. I'd be surprised if there are any seats left around the tournament dates though as I think it's just one flight per day.
Re: Who is Going to Boise?
Posted: Tue Mar 04, 2025 7:10 pm
by BelgradeBobcat
We are!
We always go via Whitehall to Dillon and then I-15 to Pokey and take a right to Boise. Mostly freeway and easy driving.
The designated Bobcat hangout before Bobcat games is the Parilla Grill-just a few blocks from the arena. The band and cheerleaders make an appearance for a little pep rally and then we all walk over to the arena. Be sure to make at least one of the pep rallys.
https://downtownboise.org/go/parrilla
Re: Who is Going to Boise?
Posted: Wed Mar 05, 2025 4:45 am
by Bobcat4Ever
We were. But we aren’t. Heavy snow and wind in the forecast across all the high elevation country of Nevada. Highway 93 is forecast to be very bad. Temperatures will be down to near single digits. Nevada roads suggesting to not travel. Very disappointed, but it’s not 50 years ago when we were bulletproof. It’s been a ridiculously dry winter, until now. But it’s the right call.
Old Man Winter has been grumpy ever since his union with Mother Nature. Their kids El Niño and La Niña are brats, too.
Re: Who is Going to Boise?
Posted: Wed Mar 05, 2025 8:20 am
by rfischer94
Re: Who is Going to Boise?
Posted: Wed Mar 05, 2025 8:21 am
by HighPlainsBobcat
I’ll be there with my crew!
I’ve come to enjoy the road trip. Especially the back roads where the “hills have eyes” thru Arco, Crater of the Moon, and the stunning vistas of Silver Creek.
Were a loud rowdy bunch and easy to spot! See ya there.
GoCatsGo
Re: Who is Going to Boise?
Posted: Wed Mar 05, 2025 3:33 pm
by WalkOn79
Re: Who is Going to Boise?
Posted: Wed Mar 05, 2025 3:35 pm
by WalkOn79
BelgradeBobcat wrote: ↑Tue Mar 04, 2025 7:10 pm
We are!
We always go via Whitehall to Dillon and then I-15 to Pokey and take a right to Boise. Mostly freeway and easy driving.
The designated Bobcat hangout before Bobcat games is the Parilla Grill-just a few blocks from the arena. The band and cheerleaders make an appearance for a little pep rally and then we all walk over to the arena. Be sure to make at least one of the pep rallys.
https://downtownboise.org/go/parrilla
I second this. Although the brewery the first year was also a really good place for the Fire-up.
Re: Who is Going to Boise?
Posted: Wed Mar 05, 2025 3:37 pm
by WalkOn79
HighPlainsBobcat wrote: ↑Wed Mar 05, 2025 8:21 am
I’ll be there with my crew!
I’ve come to enjoy the road trip. Especially the back roads where the “hills have eyes” thru Arco, Crater of the Moon, and the stunning vistas of Silver Creek.
Were a loud rowdy bunch and easy to spot! See ya there.
GoCatsGo
The only time we went that way we nearly died up there in a blizzard, and that road was in TERRIBLE condition. That was two years ago though.
Re: Who is Going to Boise?
Posted: Wed Mar 05, 2025 5:06 pm
by SACCAT
See you all there!!!
Re: Who is Going to Boise?
Posted: Wed Mar 05, 2025 5:22 pm
by HelenaCat
Just got to Boise (a few days early). We went by way of Ennis, Island Park, Arco, Mtn Home. Roads were clear and dry all the way. Go Cats!!!
Re: Who is Going to Boise?
Posted: Wed Mar 05, 2025 7:10 pm
by BelgradeBobcat
Re: Who is Going to Boise?
Posted: Wed Mar 05, 2025 8:52 pm
by Tep14
I’ll be there! Fourth year in a row!!
Re: Who is Going to Boise?
Posted: Thu Mar 06, 2025 10:23 am
by aucat
Could fans who attended the tournament in Boise in previous years advise on ticket buying? Do you really need to buy reserved? Is it that crowded? Can you just purchase general admission and gather together as Bobcat fan section? Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
Re: Who is Going to Boise?
Posted: Thu Mar 06, 2025 11:14 am
by MSU01
aucat wrote: ↑Thu Mar 06, 2025 10:23 am
Could fans who attended the tournament in Boise in previous years advise on ticket buying? Do you really need to buy reserved? Is it that crowded? Can you just purchase general admission and gather together as Bobcat fan section? Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
My experience from attending the tournament in 2023 was that there were quite a lot of Bobcat fans throughout the arena and that there isn't really a "Bobcat Section" you need to have tickets in. I believe there's a block of tickets right behind the bench that are given to friends & family members of the team. I think you'd be fine just buying the cheapest GA tickets and then moving around depending on which bench MSU is using or where most of the other fans appear to be sitting.
Re: Who is Going to Boise?
Posted: Thu Mar 06, 2025 11:30 am
by BelgradeBobcat
MSU01 wrote: ↑Thu Mar 06, 2025 11:14 am
aucat wrote: ↑Thu Mar 06, 2025 10:23 am
Could fans who attended the tournament in Boise in previous years advise on ticket buying? Do you really need to buy reserved? Is it that crowded? Can you just purchase general admission and gather together as Bobcat fan section? Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
My experience from attending the tournament in 2023 was that there were quite a lot of Bobcat fans throughout the arena and that there isn't really a "Bobcat Section" you need to have tickets in. I believe there's a block of tickets right behind the bench that are given to friends & family members of the team. I think you'd be fine just buying the cheapest GA tickets and then moving around depending on which bench MSU is using or where most of the other fans appear to be sitting.
I just get GA. If I recall the team bench side is reserved, but depending on who's playing it's medium full to empty. We had to move once during a men's game. Opposite side seemed to be pretty general-sit anywhere. If the Bobcats aren't playing I like to migrate around. It's a hockey arena so the sections behind the basket are pretty far away. Love the view from the upper level and it seems like you can just sit anywhere. The concourse around the arena is in full view of the action so you don't miss anything going to the concessions. It's never been close to full for any session so waiting to get tickets at the arena is not a risk.
Re: Who is Going to Boise?
Posted: Thu Mar 06, 2025 1:00 pm
by MSU01
BelgradeBobcat wrote: ↑Thu Mar 06, 2025 11:30 am
MSU01 wrote: ↑Thu Mar 06, 2025 11:14 am
aucat wrote: ↑Thu Mar 06, 2025 10:23 am
Could fans who attended the tournament in Boise in previous years advise on ticket buying? Do you really need to buy reserved? Is it that crowded? Can you just purchase general admission and gather together as Bobcat fan section? Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
My experience from attending the tournament in 2023 was that there were quite a lot of Bobcat fans throughout the arena and that there isn't really a "Bobcat Section" you need to have tickets in. I believe there's a block of tickets right behind the bench that are given to friends & family members of the team. I think you'd be fine just buying the cheapest GA tickets and then moving around depending on which bench MSU is using or where most of the other fans appear to be sitting.
I just get GA. If I recall the team bench side is reserved, but depending on who's playing it's medium full to empty. We had to move once during a men's game. Opposite side seemed to be pretty general-sit anywhere. If the Bobcats aren't playing I like to migrate around. It's a hockey arena so the sections behind the basket are pretty far away. Love the view from the upper level and it seems like you can just sit anywhere. The concourse around the arena is in full view of the action so you don't miss anything going to the concessions. It's never been close to full for any session so waiting to get tickets at the arena is not a risk.
Yep, we generally sat in the lower level across from the Bobcat bench. As long as you stay out of the courtside seats and area directly behind the team bench I doubt you'd ever have an issue with being asked to move.
