Tourney adds up to traffic and fan fun

DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) - More NCAA tournament action is underway at UD Arena.

It is bringing a lot of traffic and a lot of cash to surrounding businesses.

The arena will be cleared between the afternoon and evening sessions Friday night.  Organizers say that could add to the traffic.  The fact that Ohio State is playing is also bringing in sold-out crowds to the arena.

In the meantime, fans are swarming in to the arena as patiently as they can and most are pumped to be there.

"I came from Fairborn, just met up with my friend.  He got tickets from work.  I really wanted to come see Ohio State play, but I've got tickets for the Indiana game," said one fan.

Organizers urge fans who are attending the second session of games to watch for the end of the first session before heading to the arena.  Officials hope that will keep the congestion to a minimum.

2 NEWS has crews at the arena throughout the local tournament games.  Continuing coverage on 2NEWS and online at WDTN.com.