Williams Arena

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Williams Arena
Location Minneapolis, Minnesota
Opened February 4, 1928
Other Names Minnesota Field House (1928-50)
Tenants Minnesota Golden Gophers (1928-present)

Williams Arena is an indoor arena located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It is the home arena for the University of Minnesota's men's and women's basketball teams. It also housed the men's hockey team until 1993, when it moved into its own building, Mariucci Arena. The building is known as "The Barn" and its student section is known as "The Barnyard."

List of credited publications

League Date/Season Team(s) Type
College basketball February 4, 1950 Minnesota Golden Gophers vs. Illinois Fighting Illini Program
January 10, 1955 Minnesota Golden Gophers vs. Indiana Hoosiers Program
December 21, 1970 Minnesota Golden Gophers vs. Bradley Braves Program
January 25, 1990 Minnesota Golden Gophers vs. Iowa Hawkeyes Program
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Basketball Venues Breslin Student Events Center • Crisler Center • Mackey Arena • Welsh-Ryan Arena • Williams Arena
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