Moody Coliseum (Abilene Christian University)
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Moody Coliseum | |
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Full name | Moody Coliseum |
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Location | Abilene, Texas |
Coordinates | 32°28′13.2″N 99°42′33.3″W / 32.470333°N 99.709250°W |
Owner | Abilene Christian University |
Operator | Abilene Christian University |
Capacity | 3,600 |
Construction | |
Opened | 1968 |
Renovated | 2022 |
Construction cost | $50 million ($438 million in 2023 dollars[1]) |
Architect | HOK |
Structural engineer | Walter P Moore Freedom Enterprise Inc. Richard Barrios Consulting Engineer Inc. SPS Technology Irwin Seating Standard Iron & Wire Works Inc. |
Main contractors | Hoar Construction |
Tenants | |
Abilene Christian Wildcats |
Moody Coliseum is a 3,600-seat multi-purpose arena in Abilene. It is home to the Abilene Christian Wildcats men's and women's basketball, and volleyball teams.[2] It is also used for concerts, chapel services, graduations and other special events, with a maximum capacity of 3,600.
The arena recently reopened after undergoing extensive renovations. New features include:
- Additional leg room in the main seating in the coliseum.
- Larger seats in some sections.
- Improved accessibility.
- A 2,000-square-foot club room.
- Practice gymnasium.
- An academic center and main level. hospitality suite.
- Additional offices for athletics administration.
- Upgraded locker rooms and training rooms.
- Upgraded restrooms and concessions.
- Upgraded audio/visual system, including 21 LED boards.[3]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ 1634–1699: McCusker, J. J. (1997). How Much Is That in Real Money? A Historical Price Index for Use as a Deflator of Money Values in the Economy of the United States: Addenda et Corrigenda (PDF). American Antiquarian Society. 1700–1799: McCusker, J. J. (1992). How Much Is That in Real Money? A Historical Price Index for Use as a Deflator of Money Values in the Economy of the United States (PDF). American Antiquarian Society. 1800–present: Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis. "Consumer Price Index (estimate) 1800–". Retrieved February 29, 2024.
- ^ "Moody Coliseum". Abilene Christian University Athletics. Retrieved March 21, 2021.
- ^ Kilmer, Wendy (August 29, 2022). "NEWLY RENOVATED MOODY COLISEUM DEBUTS IN FIRST WEEK OF CLASSES". ACU.edu. Abilene Christian University. Archived from the original on September 27, 2022. Retrieved September 27, 2022.
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- College basketball venues in Texas
- Abilene Christian Wildcats men's basketball
- Abilene Christian Wildcats women's basketball
- Sports venues in Abilene, Texas
- Volleyball venues in Texas
- Western Athletic Conference volleyball
- 1968 establishments in Texas
- Sports venues completed in 1968
- Texas sports venue stubs