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Multi-purpose arena on the Towson University campus Not to be confused with SEFCU Arena.
TU Arena
TU Arena in December 2017
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Full nameTU Arena
Former namesSECU Arena
Location8000 York Road
Towson, MD 21252
Coordinates39°23′14.5″N 76°37′1.5″W / 39.387361°N 76.617083°W / 39.387361; -76.617083
OwnerTowson University
OperatorTowson University
Capacity5,200
3,580 (Baltimore Blast)
SurfaceMulti-surface
Construction
Broke groundMay 10, 2011
OpenedJune 19, 2013
Construction cost$85 million
Structural engineerFaisant, Inc.
Services engineerJames Posey Associates
General contractorGilbane Building Company
Tenants
Towson Tigers (2013–present)
Men's and Women's basketball
Women's Volleyball and Gymnastics
Baltimore Blast (MASL) (2017–present)

TU Arena, formerly SECU Arena is a 5,200-seat multi-purpose arena on the Towson University campus in Towson, Maryland. The arena was completed and opened in 2013, and now hosts the men's and women's basketball teams, as well as the volleyball and gymnastics teams. It replaced the Towson Center, which had been in use since 1976. The arena has 340 club seats, four private suites and 104 court side seats. Upon opening, the arena was awarded LEED Gold certification for energy use, lighting, water and material use, and other sustainable features.

In addition to being the home of several Towson sports teams, the arena also serves several other functions. It has been used as a concert arena for artists. Since opening, the arena has been host to an annual performance by the Harlem Globetrotters. Additionally, both the university and local Baltimore County high schools use the facility for their commencement ceremonies.

In 2017 the Baltimore Blast moved to SECU after 37 years at Royal Farms Arena.

See also

References

  1. ^ Jackson, Alexander (May 10, 2011). "Towson Breaks Ground on $62M Arena". Baltimore Business Journal. Retrieved February 9, 2015.
  2. "Towson Athletics Partners With Legends to Secure New Arena Naming Rights Partner". Towson University Athletics. 2 October 2023.
  3. "Towson Arena Future Home to Townson Basketball, Gymnastics & Volleyball". www.tigerarena.com. Archived from the original on 15 January 2011. Retrieved 22 May 2022.

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