Athletics Center O'rena
Athletics Center O'rena is a 4,000-seat[1] multi-purpose arena in Auburn Hills, Michigan. It is home to the Oakland University Golden Grizzlies men's basketball, women's basketball and volleyball teams. The court has a distinctive "blacktop" color first used in the 2015–16 season.[5]
 O'rena in 2009 | |
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| Location | Oakland University Auburn Hills, Michigan |
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| Coordinates | 42.673972°N 83.213158°W |
| Owner | Oakland University |
| Operator | Oakland University |
| Capacity | 4,000[1] |
| Surface | Hardwood |
| Construction | |
| Broke ground | 1996[2] |
| Opened | November 16, 1998 |
| Construction cost | $32 million[3] ($50.2 million in 2019 dollars[4]) |
| Architect | TMP Architecture, Inc.[3] |
| Tenants | |
| Oakland University Men's and Women's Basketball Volleyball | |
History
The facility opened November 17, 1998, with a 96–66 loss to Michigan State University[6] in men's basketball. The opening of the O'rena coincided with Oakland's move from Division II of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) to Division I.
Attendance
| Largest attendance | |||
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| Date | Opponent | Attendance | |
| Jan 13, 2017 | Detroit Mercy | 4,123 | |
| Feb 26, 2016 | Detroit Mercy | 4,114 | |
| Jan 8, 2016 | Valparaiso | 4,110 | |
| Feb 15, 2015 | Detroit Mercy | 4,101 | |
| Feb 14, 2014 | Detroit Mercy | 4,065 | |
The O'rena attendance record is 4,123, set January 13, 2017, against the University of Detroit Mercy. There have been seven other crowds over 4,000: 4,114 vs. Detroit (2015–16), 4,110 vs. Valparaiso (2015–16), 4,101 vs. Detroit (2014–15), 4,065 vs. Detroit (2013–14), 4,063 vs. Georgia (2016–17), 4,055 vs. University of Missouri (2003–04) and 4,034 vs. Oral Roberts University (2009–10).[7]
Power Five conference opponents
Oakland has a 4–2 record all-time against Power Five conference schools at home.[8] They have defeated Michigan (2000–01 season), Texas A&M (2003–04), Tennessee (2011–12) and Georgia (2016–17) since the arena opened in 1998.[9]
References
- http://www.goldengrizzlies.com/facilities/orena-mbb.html
- "Oakland University Official Athletic Site – Facilities". Ougrizzlies.com. Archived from the original on January 17, 2012. Retrieved February 14, 2014.
- "Oakland University, Recreation & Athletic Center - Project Details". Schooldesigns.com. Retrieved January 23, 2012.
- Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis. "Consumer Price Index (estimate) 1800–". Retrieved January 1, 2020.
- http://www.freep.com/story/sports/college/2015/04/16/oakland-university-basketball-court/25872503/
- http://bbpassport.com/game/1998-11-17-msu-oak%5B%5D
- "Oakland–Detroit Postgame Notes" (PDF). Oakland University. February 26, 2016. Retrieved February 29, 2016.
- Robinson, Geoff (December 24, 2016). "Big second half lifts Oakland over Georgia". Detroit News. Retrieved December 27, 2016.
- "Georgia Game Notes" (PDF). Oakland University. Retrieved December 27, 2016.