Athletics Center O'Rena

Athletics Center O'Rena
Location Oakland University
Rochester, Michigan
Broke ground 1996[1]
Opened November 16, 1998
Owner Oakland University
Operator Oakland University
Surface Hardwood
Construction cost $32 million[2]
Architect TMP Architecture, Inc.[3]
Capacity 4,005
Tenants
Oakland University
Men's and Women's Basketball
Volleyball

Athletics Center O'Rena, is a 4,005-seat multi-purpose arena in Rochester, Michigan. It is home to the Oakland University Golden Grizzlies men's basketball, women's basketball and volleyball teams.

The facility opened November 16, 1998 with a 96–66 loss to Michigan State University in men's basketball. The opening of the O'Rena coincided with Oakland's move from Division II of the NCAA to Division I.

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