Coliseum

The arena, designed for functional flexibility, features aesthetic and technical excellence for both patrons and performers. The physical configuration evolved by combining the requirements of two diverse seating layouts; one for theatrical stage seating, and the other for coliseum-in-the-round seating.

Now in its 57th season of hosting Pirate basketball, the coliseum is connected to the second level of the Murphy Center by an indoor walkway. The floor inside Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum received a fresh look prior to the 2019-20 season with new designs and logos, while a new video boards and scoreboards were installed in previous years. Courtside seating was also instituted in recent years.

Coliseum

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In addition to showcasing ECU basketball and volleyball, Williams Arena is also an outstanding venue for University and local high school graduation ceremonies, concerts and other entertainment events throughout the year. The arena previously served as home of the North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) Eastern Regional Boy's Championships. The Harlem Globetrotters, National Basketball Association (NBA) and World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) have also visited Minges Coliseum throughout the years. Presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama have also given speeches inside the coliseum.

Located one mile east of main campus within the Winthrop Recreational Area, the 6,100-seat Winthrop Coliseum is the hub of athletic activity at Winthrop. The site of Winthrop's NCAA Division I men's and women's basketball games and women's volleyball games, the facility also accommodates conventions, trade shows, concerts, special events, and tournaments. From 2002-2004, the coliseum was totally renovated with a new brick facade, enhanced main entryway, and refurbished interiors, including all-new arena seating. Winthrop's Athletics Hall of Fame is located in the upper concourse of the coliseum.

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Home of the Demons Basketball, Lady Demons Basketball and Lady Demons Volleyball

Perhaps the toughest arena to play in the Southland Conference, Prather Coliseum is now in its sixth decade of hosting Northwestern State basketball and is named after H. Lee Prather, the all-time winningest coach in Demon Basketball history. The 3,400-seat multi-purpose facility was constructed in 1963 and sits on the banks of Chaplain's Lake, just south of Turpin Stadium.

Men's and women's basketball along with women's volleyball is played in Prather Coliseum. The coliseum also houses offices for men's and women's basketball, volleyball, soccer, the NSU news bureau, sports information, compliance, athletic facilities and vice president for external affairs offices. The arena was given a major facelift before the 2012-13 season with the addition of a permanent wood floor that fits three basketball courts, new courtside purple seating that includes end-zone bleachers and new interior signage and banners.

Specifications

Sports: Men's Basketball / Women's Basketball / Volleyball

Capacity: 6,100

Record Attendance: Men's Basketball (6,250 vs. VMI, Mar. 3, 2007) | Women's Basketball (1,276 vs. Gallaudet, Nov. 15, 2014) | Volleyball (678 vs. Coastal Carolina, Sept. 25, 2015)

Location: 1162 Eden Terrace Drive

The facility was completed in October, 1982, at a cost of $10.7 million, and underwent an exterior and interior refurbishing in 2003-04. The coliseum is a multi-purpose facility and is used year-around for athletic events, concerts, conventions, receptions, conferences, and various entertainment events. The beautiful Winthrop Coliseum is also the headquarters for the athletic department.

Winthrop Coliseum has played host to the Big South Conference Men's Basketball Championship game seven times (most recently 2017). The Eagles have captured Big South Championships on their home court in 1988, 2005, 2006, 2007, and 2017.

The ceiling of the building rises 34 feet above the arena floor and the structure sits on pilings that extend 27-and-one-half feet below ground. The overall size of the building is 271.6 feet x 321.6 feet and covers 158,884 square feet.

Fans are also entertained by a large four-sided video screen and message board which shows live action video and advertising billboards. The coliseum is also home to the Winthrop Athletics Hall of Fame.

Bill Battle Coliseum has been the home of Panther basketball since the 1981-82 season. Erected at a cost of $3.2 million, the coliseum is part of the Student Services building. The facility was renovated in the summer of 2001 to add over 300 seats, bringing the capacity of the arena to 1,600. The new seating brings the fans closer to the floor and adds a section of end zone seating.

Completion of the long awaited multi-purpose facility provided the University with the first building in many years that would accommodate the entire student body for an event. The coliseum, with its round shape and undulating overhanging roofline, became a notable architectural landmark on the campus and contributed to modernization of the campus appearance. Jointly shared by the athletic department and College of Agriculture, the structure housed every possible event, from basketball games to rodeos, to academic convocations, to livestock exhibitions and science fairs. When built, the coliseum was the largest single structure on the campus.

Disabled guests have access to seating throughout the coliseum in varied price ranges. Seats are sold with one companion seat through Ticketmaster or in person at the Bradley ticket office (no online orders accepted through the ticket office). Exceptions may be granted through the ticket office, space permitting. This seating allows the disabled guests an enhanced view, even when others are standing. In addition to wheelchair locations, modified aisle seats are also available. For more information please contact the Assistant Director for Campus Recreation and Athletic Facilities at (309) 677-3979. For specific seating availability, please contact the Bradley Ticket Office at (309) 677-2625. They will facilitate your ticket purchases. ff782bc1db