SHRINKING AUDIENCE
The average attendance for the University of Minnesota's three revenue-generating athletic programs all declined in the past two seasons. Figures for 2012-13 in basketball and hockey are not included:
MEN'S BASKETBALL
YearAvg. Attendance
2007-0812,457
2008-0913,332
2009-1013,453
2010-1113,241
2011-1211,316
FOOTBALL
YearAvg. Attendance
200950,805
201049,513
201147,714
201246,637
MEN'S HOCKEY
YearAvg. Attendance
2007-089,943
2008-0910,022
2009-1010,108
2010-119,544
2011-129,539
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