| 词条 | University Arena (Western Michigan University) |
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| name = University Arena | nickname = | logo_image = | logo_caption = | image = | caption = | image_map = {{maplink|frame=yes|plain=yes|frame-align=center|frame-width=250|zoom=15|type=point}} | coordinates = {{Coord|42.283372|-85.60845|type:landmark|display=it}} | fullname = | former_names = Read Fieldhouse (1957–1994) | location = Kalamazoo, Michigan | broke_ground = | built = | opened = 1957 | renovated = 1994 | expanded = | closed = | demolished = | owner = Western Michigan University | operator = Western Michigan University | surface = | scoreboard = | cost = | architect = | project_manager = | structural engineer = | services engineer = | general_contractor = | main_contractors = | capacity = 5,421 | suites = | record_attendance = | dimensions = | acreage = | tenants = Western Michigan Broncos (NCAA) Men's basketball (1957–present) Women's basketball (1973–present) Women's gymnastics (1975–present) Women's indoor track and field (1978–present) Women's volleyball (1977–present) | website = Official site }}University Arena is a multi-purpose arena on the campus of Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States. Located in Read Fieldhouse, the arena opened in 1957 and is home to multiple Western Michigan Broncos athletic teams, including men's and women's basketball, women's gymnastics, women's indoor track and field, and women's volleyball. The facility seats 5,421 people. Read Fieldhouse was named for Buck Read, WMU head men's basketball coach from 1922 to 1949.[1] In 1994, University Arena went through a major renovation, adding {{Convert|20900|sqft|m2}} to bring the total to {{Convert|114900|sqft|m2}}. The renovation included rotating the playing surface 90 degrees and reducing the seating capacity from over 10,000 to 5,421. Before the basketball team moved into Read Fieldhouse, WMU played at Oakland Gymnasium from the 1938–39 season through the 1956–57 season.[2] In addition to hosting WMU basketball games, the arena also hosts high school basketball games between Kalamazoo Central and Kalamazoo Loy Norrix high schools twice a year as a neutral site. The ZooUniversity Arena is home to The Zoo, Western Michigan's student section for basketball games. Formerly known as the Bronco Brigade, The Zoo was formed in 2003 and officially named in 2004. See also
References1. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.wmubroncos.com/facilities/?id=5|title=Official Site of Western Michigan Athletics|author=|date=|website=www.wmubroncos.com|accessdate=20 April 2018}} {{Western Michigan University}}{{Western Michigan Broncos men's basketball navbox}}{{Western Michigan Broncos women's basketball navbox}}{{Mid-American Conference basketball venue navbox}}{{Michigan-stadium-stub}}2. ^{{cite web |url=http://www.wmubroncos.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=4600&ATCLID=205008518 |title=Men's Basketball Records - Home Records |publisher=Western Michigan University |date=October 8, 2010 |accessdate=January 16, 2014}} 10 : College basketball venues in the United States|Western Michigan Broncos basketball|Basketball venues in Michigan|Buildings and structures in Kalamazoo, Michigan|Sports in Kalamazoo, Michigan|Sports venues completed in 1957|1957 establishments in Michigan|College volleyball venues in the United States|College track and field venues in the United States|Athletics (track and field) venues in Michigan |
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