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UNF Arena

Multi-purpose arena in Jacksonville, Florida


Summary

Multi-purpose arena in Jacksonville, Florida

FieldValue
nameUNF Arena
image[[Image:UNF Arena 2.JPG225px]]
mapframeyes
mapframe-zoom15
location11852 University of North Florida Drive
Jacksonville, Florida 32224
coordinates
broke_groundSeptember 23, 1991
openedJanuary 16, 1993
ownerUniversity of North Florida
operatorUniversity of North Florida
surfaceHardwood
construction_cost$9.2 million
($ in dollars)
seating_capacity6,300 (Graduation/Concerts)
5,800 (Basketball)
tenantsNorth Florida Ospreys: Men's and Women's Basketball, Women's Volleyball
record_attendance6,155

| mapframe-zoom = 15 Jacksonville, Florida 32224 ($ in dollars) 5,800 (Basketball)

UNF Arena is a multi-purpose arena located on the campus of the University of North Florida in Jacksonville, Florida. It is home to the North Florida Ospreys men's and women's basketball and women's volleyball teams. It is also used for other events, such as concerts and graduation ceremonies, and has served as the site of the Orlando Magic franchise's training camp. It opened in 1993 and has a capacity of up to 6,300.

In 2004 the Arena was used by the U.S. Men's and Women's Olympic teams. On September 2, 2008, the university announced plans for UNF Varsity Village. Upgrades will be on the existing locker rooms, athletics offices, scoreboard, and seating. Planned additions will include a video room, academic support area, and a hall of fame/recruiting lounge.

On March 8, 2015, the UNF Arena attendance record was set as 6,155 fans watched North Florida defeat USC Upstate in the 2015 Atlantic Sun men's basketball tournament championship game. In the first round of the 2016 National Invitation Tournament, 6,011 fans saw the Ospreys fall to Florida, 97–68.

File:UNF Arena.jpg|UNF Arena from the outside File:UNF Arena inside.JPG|UNF Arena during men's basketball practice File:UNF Arena lobby.JPG|UNF Arena lobby File:UNFArena1-17-14.jpg|Fans storm the court after UNF defeated rival JU in 2014 File:UNFArena3-8-15.jpg|A record crowd watched UNF win the 2015 A-Sun Tournament title File:UNFArenaNewBoard.jpg|UNF Arena underwent renovations in 2015, including a new center-hung video board

References

References

  1. Mendez, Ginger. (September 24, 1991). "200 Celebrate Gym Groundbreaking". [[The Spinnaker]].
  2. [http://www.unf.edu/recsports/Arena/Arena%20Brochure/Arena%20Brochure.html UNF Arena Brochure]
  3. [http://www.unfospreys.com/sports/2007/11/14/facilitiesarena.aspx University of North Florida Athletics – UNF Arena]
  4. [http://www.unfospreys.com/news/2008/9/2/gen_0902080630.aspx UNF announces plans for Varsity Village]
  5. "North Florida heads to first NCAA tourney after winning A-Sun title".
  6. "Box Score".
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