UNT Coliseum
UNT Coliseum
"The Super Pit" |
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| Location |
801 North Texas Blvd
Denton, Texas 76201 |
| Broke ground |
1972 |
| Opened |
1973 |
| Owner |
University of North Texas |
| Operator |
University of North Texas |
| Capacity |
10,032 |
| Tenants |
| UNT Athletics (1973–present) |
The UNT Coliseum, informally known as the Super Pit, is a 10,040-seat multi-purpose arena in Denton, Texas. It was built in 1973. It is home to the North Texas Mean Green men's and women's basketball teams. It hosted the Southland Conference men's basketball tournament in 1988 and 1989 and the Sun Belt Conference men’s basketball tournament in 2005.
The nickname "Super Pit" came about due to its proximity to the "Snake Pit", formerly the North Texas Men's Gymnasium. The Men's Gym would sometimes flood after heavy rainfall, bringing with it the occasional reptilian visitor.[1] The men's gym is now the Physical Education Building, but the name Super Pit continues to be used.
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Campus
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Hurley Administration Building • Library Mall • Murchison Performing Arts Center • Rafes Urban Astronomy Center • Discovery Park • Student Housing |
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Traditions
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Boomer the Cannon • Eagle Claw • Glory to the Green and White • History of UNT • Lighting McConnell Tower • North Texas Exes • North Texas Fight Song • Scrappy
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