Smith Spectrum
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The Dee Glen Smith Spectrum is a 10,270-seat multi-purpose arena on the campus of Utah State University in Logan, Utah. It is mostly known for being the home to the USU Aggies Men's basketball team. It also hosts the women's team as well gymnastics, volleyball, and other sporting events. The arena has hosted many local high school graduations and other events important to the local area.
The Spectrum has gained a reputation as one of the nation's toughest venues for visiting basketball teams. In December 2005, Utah State University played its 500th men's basketball game in the Spectrum. In those games, USU had amassed a dominating record of 398 wins and 102 losses versus its competition.
Their most recent successes are even more impressive. At the end of the 2007-08 season, the Aggies home record, over the last 10 years since Stew Morrill has been the coach, is 76-8 (.905) against league opponents and 142-12 (.922) overall. A frenzied student section and loyal fan base from the Cache Valley region create a level of noise that is widely credited in giving the men's basketball team their incredible home court advantage.
Large crowds are another characteristic of the arena, as the Aggies have averaged better than 7,000 fans per game in 32 of their 36 seasons in the Spectrum.
The Aggie women's basketball, gymnastics, and volleyball teams call the Spectrum home as well. The Spectrum has hosted three regional gymnastics championships and two gymnastics conference championships.
In addition to sporting events, the Spectrum is utilized for concerts, graduation, the Festival of the American West and other special events. It also houses the Athletics Department Offices and the USU Ticket Office.
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