William H. Detrick Gymnasium

William H. Detrick Gymnasium is a 2,654-seat multi-purpose arena in New Britain, Connecticut. It is home to the Central Connecticut State University Blue Devils men's and women's basketball teams and women's volleyball team. It opened in 1965 and the first game was played on December 4 against Coast Guard.[1] In 2005 it received a new floor, the first since the facility opened its doors in 1965. The Northeast Conference men's basketball tournament was held there in 1998, 2002, and 2007. The facility is named after Bill Detrick, who was head coach at CCSU for 29 years, compiling a school-record 468 wins.[2]

William H. Detrick Gymnasium
Location1615 Stanley Street
New Britain, Connecticut 06053
Coordinates41.693°N 72.7649°W / 41.693; -72.7649
OwnerCentral Connecticut State University
OperatorCentral Connecticut State University
Capacity2,654
SurfaceHardwood
Opened1965
Tenants
Central Connecticut State Blue Devils
(NCAA Sports)

See also

References

  1. "CCSU Celebrates 50th Anniversary of the First Basketball Game at Kaiser Hall". NortheastConference.org. Retrieved 9 December 2015.
  2. Anthony, Mike (September 19, 2014). "Bill Detrick, Longtime Central, Trinity Coach, Dead At 87". Hartford Courant. Retrieved October 11, 2014.


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