05-16-17 10:36 PM - Post#229406 In response to HARVARDDADGRAD
The business about pumping up the women by holding their tournament at the same time as the men is a decision like any other, with costs and benefits. It seems clear to me that the costs outweigh the benefits, not just in terms of venue but in terms of scheduling.
I would love to know how much overlap there is between fans of women's and men's basketball in the Ivies. My suspicion is that the intersection is pretty small and that interest in one's less-preferred gender's games drops to zero if one's own school is not involved.