Kenneth P. LaValle Stadium

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Kenneth P. LaValle Stadium
LaValle
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Location 100 Nicholls Road
Stony Brook, NY 11794
Coordinates 40°55′08″N 73°07′27″W / 40.91889°N 73.12417°W / 40.91889; -73.12417Coordinates: 40°55′08″N 73°07′27″W / 40.91889°N 73.12417°W / 40.91889; -73.12417
Broke ground 2000
Opened September 14, 2002
Owner SUNY
Operator State University of New York
Surface Fieldturf
Construction cost US$22 million
Architect Dattner Architects
Capacity 8,132
Tenants
Stony Brook University (NCAA) (2002-Present)
LaValle Stadium

The Kenneth P. LaValle Stadium is the main stadium for the State University of New York at Stony Brook in Stony Brook, New York, USA. Construction began in 2000 at a cost of approximately $22 million. With a capacity of 8,132 people, it is the largest outdoor facility in Suffolk County. The stadium is home to the Division I Seawolves, including soccer, lacrosse, and football teams. The stadium opened on September 14, 2002. On October 19, 2002, it was officially named after Kenneth P. LaValle, the New York state senator who was instrumental in getting the legislative funding available for the construction of the stadium.

[edit] Events

LaValle has been host to the following events:

Virginia Cavaliers vs Stony Brook Seawolves: 10-9 Final score with a reported record attendance of 10,000

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