When the Gonzaga men’s basketball team plays its most high-profile games in The Kennel, students must earn their spot inside by braving a day outside in the severe Spokane winter.
This process, which has become a staple of GU student life, is known as Tent City.
As the men’s basketball team has become a consistent national power, fan interest in the team has exploded. Due to heightened demand to see the Zags play, students must put in the time to get a prime spot in the McCarthey Athletic Center.
For many games, this includes going to ticket distributions on Sunday nights and waiting outside the arena on game days to get the best seats when the doors open 90 minutes before tipoff.