Other Sporting Events

In addition to being the new home of Bearcat basketball, The Events Center’s design allows flexibility to host a variety of sporting events. The contained arena playing surface equals a full-sized soccer field in size and can accommodate four practice basketball, volleyball or tennis courts. The facility has welcomed many sporting events throughout the year, from summer 2004 when the Empire State Games came to Binghamton University. The Events Center has hosted the 2005 Choice Hotels International and 2006 America East Conference Men's basketbal tournaments, the 2007 America East Womens Championship tournament, and the 2008 America East Men's Basketball Tournament.

Binghamton University hosted the 2004 New York State Empire State Games Opening Ceremonies in the Events Center with nearly 10,000 people attending, and plans include hosting events for the 2008 Games.

First ever indoor BU home track meet was held February 2005. Binghamton University hosted SUNY Albany and Syracuse University in February 2007 and 2008.	Indoor BU home tennis matches in 2007 and 2008.
Record attendance for Men's America East Conference Tournament held in the Events Center, March 4-6. 2005, with comparable attendance for the 2006 tournament. The America East Women's Basketball Championship was held in March 2007. The 2008 Men's Conference returned to the Events Center in March 2008.

This page was updated 04.28.08

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