The Sandy and John Black Pavilion at Ole Miss, also known as the SJB Pavilion, is a multi-purpose

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on the campus of the

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. The $96.5 million multipurpose arena is home to the

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men's and

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teams, with seating for up to 9,500 people. The facility also serves as a secondary student union, with a

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and a

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restaurant available to the community during normal business hours. The Pavilion replaced the

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in January 2016; the opening game, on January 7, saw the Rebels men defeat

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74–66.

Attendance record

All attendance records set have been at men's basketball games.

Non-athletic events

Concerts

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Attendance record

Non-athletic events

Concerts

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