Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum

Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum is a multi-purpose arena in Greenville, North Carolina, US.[5] The arena opened in 1968.[6] It is home to the East Carolina University Pirates men's and women's basketball teams and women's volleyball team. The facility underwent a complete renovation prior to the 1994–95 season[5] and currently seats 8,000 people.[1][7] The building was named for the Minges and Williams families in honor of their longstanding support of the University.[6]

Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum
Location1 Ficklen Drive
Greenville, NC 27858
Coordinates35.597391°N 77.367167°W / 35.597391; -77.367167
OwnerEast Carolina University
OperatorEast Carolina University
Capacity8,000[1]
Construction
Broke ground1966
OpenedJanuary 27, 1968
Renovated1994
Construction cost$2,467,671.66
($18.4 million in 2020 dollars[2])
ArchitectF. Carter Williams[3]
Corley Redfoot Architects (renovations 1993 to present)
Structural engineerKahn & Furbush[3]
General contractorDickinson, Inc.[4]
Tenants
East Carolina University Athletics

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