Towson Center

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Towson Center
Location	7500 Osler Drive Towson, MD 21252
Opened	1976
Owner	Towson University
Operator	Towson University
Tenants	Towson Athletics
Capacity	5,250

Towson Center is Towson University's 5,250-seat multi-purpose arena in Towson, Maryland. The arena opened in 1976. It is home to the Men's and Women's Basketball teams, the Volleyball team, and the Gymnastics team.

Contents 1 Fields close to Towson Center 1.1 Softball 1.2 Tennis 1.3 Soccer 2 References

[edit] Fields close to Towson Center

[edit] Softball

The Softball Complex is located behind the arena. It is home to the Tigers’ Softball team. Seating is located located behind home plate and along the first and third base lines which can accommodate over 200 spectators. The playing surface of the field is grass.

[edit] Tennis

The Tennis Complex is located behind the Towson Center. This facility has ten (five lighted for evening play) USTA regulation tennis courts which are home to the Men’s and Women’s Tennis teams.

[edit] Soccer

The Soccer Complex is located adjacent to the center. The stands are located along the sideline and have a capacity of 500 and the field is re-seeded and re-sodded every year. It serves as the home field for the Men’s and Women’s Soccer teams. A press box was added in Fall 2002, which is equipped with air conditioning and heating.

[edit] References

• Towson Athletics - Towson Center
• Towson Athletics - Softball Complex
• Towson Athletics - Tennis Complex
• Towson Athletics - Soccer Complex

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v • d • e Towson University
ACADEMICS	Schools: College of Business and Economics (CBE) • College of Education (COE) • College of Fine Arts and Communication (COFC) • College of Health Professions (CHP) • College of Liberal Arts (CLA) • Jess and Mildred Fisher College of Science and Mathematics • Honors College • College of Graduate Studies and Research (CRS) Achievements: Points of Pride
ATHLETICS	CAA • Towson Tigers • Towson University Athletic Hall of Fame • Hall of Fame inductees Mascot: Doc Rivalries: Loyola College • University of Vermont • University of Delaware • Johns Hopkins University • University of Maryland, College Park Current Facilities: Johnny Unitas Stadium • Towson Center • John B. Schuerholz Baseball Complex Past Facilities: Minnegan Stadium
GROUNDS	Campus Landmarks and Locations: "The Beach" • Burdick Field • Newell Field • The Tiger Statue • Glen Bridge • TowsonTown Bridge
STUDENT LIFE	Media and Publications: The Towerlight • WMJF-LP • WTMD • XTSR • Grub Street Debating Societies: Towson University Speech and Debate
PEOPLE	Notable Alumni • University Presidents McFadden Alexander Newell • E. Barrett Prettyman • George W. Ward • Sarah E. Richmond • Henry S. West • Lida Lee Tall • M. Theresa Wiedefeld • Earle T. Hawkins • James Fisher • Hoke L. Smith • Mark L. Perkins • Robert L. Caret