Smith Spectrum

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Dee Glen Smith Spectrum is a 10,270-seat multi-purpose arena in Logan, Utah. It is home to the Utah State University Aggies basketball team.

In December 2005, Utah State University played its 500th basketball game in the Spectrum. In those games, USU has amassed a dominating record of 398 wins and 102 losses versus its competition. As of December 7, 2006 the Aggies home record, in the last 8+ years since Stew Morrill has been the coach, is 115-11. The Aggies also have a 41 game win streak against non-conference teams in the Spectrum. The Spectrum has been said to be one of the best college basketball atmospheres in the nation. After a 60-57, last second win over in-state rival University of Utah, Stew Morrill said,"Oh, man, I'll tell you what, when Chaz Spicer hits that shot, I'm not sure my eardrums will ever be the same." The reason for such a great atmosphere is built around the fans. Wild and crazy college kids fill half the stadium and reak havoc on the other team's offense with very organized, relentless, and unforgiving chants. The other half of the stadium fills with Utah State faithfuls who cheer the whole game and never give up on their team. That is why most big Division-1 schools are scared to schedule games at the Spectrum, It, simply put, is a difficult place to win a ball game.

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Current basketball arenas in the Western Athletic Conference
Cowan Spectrum (Idaho) • Event Center (San José State men) • Lawlor Events Center (Nevada) • Pan American Center (New Mexico State) • Save Mart Center (Fresno State) • Smith Spectrum (Utah State) • Stan Sheriff Center (Hawaii) • Taco Bell Arena (Boise State) • Thomas Assembly Center (Louisiana Tech)