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Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum

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Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum
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Location1 Ficklen Drive
Greenville, NC 27858
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OwnerEast Carolina University
OperatorEast Carolina University
Capacity8,000[4]
Construction
Broke ground1966
OpenedJanuary 27, 1968
Renovated1994
Construction cost$2,467,671.66
($22.3 million in 2024 dollars[1])
ArchitectF. Carter Williams[2]
Corley Redfoot Architects (renovations 1993 to present)
Structural engineerKahn & Furbush[2]
General contractorDickinson, Inc.[3]
Tenants
East Carolina University Athletics

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 seats 8,000 people.[4][7] The building was named for the Minges and Williams families in honor of their longstanding support of the University.[6]

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  5. ^ a b Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum at ecuporates.com, URL accessed November 17, 2009. Archived 11/17/09
  6. ^ a b Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum at media.lib.edu.com, URL accessed November 17, 2009. Archived 11/17/09
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