Tiger Arena

For the Towson University arena formerly known as Tiger Arena, see SECU Arena.
Tiger Arena
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LocationSavannah State University
Savannah, Georgia
Coordinates32°01′26″N 81°03′57″W / 32.02376°N 81.0658°W / 32.02376; -81.0658
OwnerSavannah State University
OperatorSavannah State University
Capacity5,000[1]
SurfaceHardwood
Construction
Broke groundMay 23, 1998
Opened2000[3]
Construction cost$9.6 million
($17 million in 2023 dollars[2])
Tenants
Savannah State Tigers (NCAA) (2000–present)
Savannah Steam (AIF) (2015) Coastal Georgia Buccaneers

Tiger Arena is a 5,000-seat multi-purpose arena in Savannah, Georgia, United States.[1] It is home to the Savannah State University Tigers men's and women's basketball teams and women's volleyball team. Tiger Arena has previously hosted the Georgia High School Association boys and girls playoffs (first round), the annual Georgia Athletic Coaches Association's North-South All-Star Game (2003–2008), and the Savannah Holiday Classic high school girls basketball tournament.[4] It was also home to the Savannah Steam of American Indoor Football.

Construction

The facility was opened in 2000 and cost $9.6 million to build.[3][5] It replaced Willcox-Wiley Gymnasium, an athletic complex built in 1936.[6]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "Tiger Arena". Savannah State University Athletics. Retrieved November 19, 2017.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ a b "Student Handbook & Code of Student Rights, Responsibilities, and Ethics 2007-2008" (PDF). Savannah State University. Archived from the original (pdf) on 2007-07-15. Retrieved 2008-04-09.
  4. ^ "Seniors get together for all-star games". Savannah Now. Savannah Morning News. 2008-04-03. Archived from the original on 2012-07-13. Retrieved 2008-04-09.
  5. ^ Glier, Ray (2005-02-04). "Savannah State is in quite a struggle". USATODAY.com. USA Today. Retrieved 2008-04-09.
  6. ^ "Wilcox Gymnasium". Savannah State University. Archived from the original on 2008-02-06. Retrieved 2008-04-09.