Reilly Center, previously known as University Center, is a 5,480-seat 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 ...

, in St. Bonaventure, New York,

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. It is home to the St. Bonaventure University Bonnies men's and women's

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teams. The arena opened in 1966 and is named for Carroll "Mike" Reilly, who coached both varsity football and basketball at the university. In 2007, the playing surface was named "Bob Lanier Court" in honor of former Bonnies and

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great

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, who led the Bonnies to the Final Four in 1970. It is the third-largest basketball arena in

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(behind the over 18,000 seats in

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and the 6,100 seats in Alumni Arena at the

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North Campus) and has the highest

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of any sports venue in Cattaraugus County and the western

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. In 2001, the facility was named one of the five toughest places to play in college basketball by ESPN's Jay Bilas.

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