The George Nelson Fieldhouse is a multi-purpose
arena
An arena is a large enclosed platform, often circular or oval-shaped, designed to showcase theatre, musical performances, or sporting events. It is composed of a large open space surrounded on most or all sides by tiered seating for spectators ...
on the campus of
Utah State University
Utah State University (USU or Utah State) is a public land-grant research university in Logan, Utah. It is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. With nearly 20,000 students living on or near campus, USU is Utah's ...
in
Logan, Utah
Logan is a city in Cache County, Utah, United States. The 2020 census recorded the population was 52,778. Logan is the county seat of Cache County and the principal city of the Logan metropolitan area, which includes Cache County and Franklin ...
. As a 6,500-seat arena, it was home to the
Utah State University men's basketball team until the
Dee Glen Smith Spectrum
The Dee Glen Smith Spectrum is a 10,270-seat multi-purpose arena in the western United States, located on the campus of Utah State University in Logan, Utah. Best known as the home of the Utah State Aggies men's and the women's basketball team ...
opened in 1970.
Since the removal of the bleachers, the Fieldhouse now functions primarily as an exercise facility for Students. It contains two basketball courts, a running track, and a student fitness center. The building sits directly across from the Aggie Recreation Center, the largest exercise facility on campus.
Though the Fieldhouse no longer serves the USU basketball teams, it remains the primary venue for home varsity indoor track meets.
Outside of Athletics events and Campus Recreation, it is used as a venue especially for large festivals and parties, including Utah State's annual halloween party, The Howl, known for attracting large crowds.
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Indoor arenas in Utah
Defunct college basketball venues in the United States
Basketball venues in Utah
Utah State Aggies basketball
Sports venues in Cache County, Utah
Sports venues completed in 1940
1940 establishments in Utah
College indoor track and field venues in the United States
Athletics (track and field) venues in Utah
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