Fant–Ewing Coliseum
Multi-purpose arena in Monroe, Louisiana From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Fant–Ewing Coliseum is a 7,085-seat multi-purpose arena in Monroe, Louisiana, United States, on the campus of the University of Louisiana at Monroe.[2] It was built in 1971 and is home to the Louisiana–Monroe Warhawks men's and women's basketball teams and women's volleyball team. The arena also hosts concerts and events.
The Coliseum | |
 Interior, November 2011 | |
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| Former names | Ewing Coliseum |
|---|---|
| Location | 4319 Northeast Drive Monroe, Louisiana United States |
| Coordinates | 32.531°N 92.069°W |
| Owner | University of Louisiana at Monroe |
| Operator | University of Louisiana at Monroe |
| Capacity | 7,085 |
| Surface | Maple |
| Construction | |
| Opened | 1971 |
| Construction cost | $2.7 million ($20.3 million in 2023 dollars[1]) |
| Tenants | |
| Louisiana–Monroe Warhawks (NCAA) Men's basketball (1971–present) Women's basketball (1974–present) Women's volleyball (1982–present) | |
The first men's basketball game played in Fant-Ewing was on December 1, 1971, against Sam Houston State, who defeated ULM 71–70. The Bearkats' Mike Newell made the first free throw of a two-shot foul with no time left on the clock to the disappointment of an opening night capacity crowd.
It has hosted the Southland Conference men's basketball tournament five times and the Atlantic Sun Conference men's basketball tournament three times.
During the 2006–07 season, a student-only section was created, named the "Hawk's Nest".
Fant–Ewing Coliseum and JPS Field at Malone Stadium from Bayou Desiard
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