Knights expect 40,000

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Coach George O'Leary challenges UCF fans to continue filling the new stadium.

After squeezing a sellout crowd of 45,622 into its first game Saturday at its on-campus Bright House Networks Stadium, UCF athletics officials are expecting at least 40,000 for the Knights' Conference USA opener against Memphis this weekend.More than 38,000 tickets already have been sold for this Saturday's game, athletics department spokesman Joe Hornstein said, and officials expect at least 2,000 in walk-up sales.Also, the ticket lottery for the student allotment will be reopened, he said.

Kyle Hightower- Orlando Sentinel