Tiger Arena

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Tiger Arena
Location Savannah State University
Savannah, GA
Opened
Owner Savannah State University
Operator Savannah State University
Tenants Savannah State Tigers
(NCAA Sports)
Capacity 6,000 [2]

Tiger Arena is a 6,000-seat multi-purpose arena in Savannah, Georgia.[2] It is home to the Savannah State University Tigers basketball and volleyball teams. 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. [3]

The facility was opened in 2000 and cost $9.6 million to build. [1][4] It replaced Wilcox Gymnasium, an athletic complex built in 1936. [5]

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b [http://www.savstate.edu/adm/sa/Forms/SSU%20Student%20Handbook.%202007-08.pdf Student Handbook & Code of Student Rights, Responsibilities, and Ethics 2007-2008]. Savannah State University. Retrieved on 2008-04-09.
  2. ^ a b Savannah State University 2007-08 Men’s Basketball Sports Information Sheet. Savannah State University. Retrieved on 2008-04-09.
  3. ^ Seniors get together for all-star games. Savannah Now. Savannah Morning News (2008-04-03). Retrieved on 2008-04-09.
  4. ^ Savannah State is in quite a struggle. USATODAY.com. USA Today (2005-02-04). Retrieved on 2008-04-09.
  5. ^ Wilcox Gymnasium. Savannah State University. Retrieved on 2008-04-09.
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