Athletics Center O'rena
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| Location | Oakland University Rochester, Michigan |
| Broke ground | 1996[1] |
| Opened | November 16, 1998 |
| Owner | Oakland University |
| Operator | Oakland University |
| Surface | Hardwood |
| Construction cost | $32 million[2] ($45.6 million in 2012 dollars[3]) |
| Architect | TMP Architecture, Inc.[2] |
| Capacity | 4,005 |
| Tenants | |
| Oakland University Men's and Women's Basketball Volleyball |
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Athletics Center O'rena, is a 4,005-seat multi-purpose arena in Rochester, Michigan. It is home to the Oakland University Golden Grizzlies men's basketball, women's basketball and volleyball teams.
The facility opened November 16, 1998 with a 96–66 loss to Michigan State University in men's basketball. The opening of the O'rena coincided with Oakland's move from Division II of the NCAA to Division I.
[edit] References
- ^ "Oakland University Official Athletic Site - Facilities". Ougrizzlies.com. http://www.ougrizzlies.com/facilities/athletics-center-orena.html. Retrieved 2012-01-23.
- ^ a b "Oakland University, Recreation & Athletic Center - Project Details". Schooldesigns.com. http://schooldesigns.com/Project-Details.aspx?Project_ID=445. Retrieved 2012-01-23.
- ^ Consumer Price Index (estimate) 1800–2008. Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis. Retrieved February 22, 2012.
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Coordinates: 42°40′26″N 83°12′47″W / 42.673972°N 83.213158°W
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