Bob Devaney Sports Center facts for kids
| "The Bob" | |
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| Former names | NU Sports Complex |
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| Location | 1600 Court St Lincoln, Nebraska |
| Owner | University of Nebraska |
| Operator | University of Nebraska |
| Capacity | 7,907 (volleyball) 5,000 (track & field) 1,000 (aquatics) |
| Surface | Multi-surface |
| Construction | |
| Broke ground | 1974 |
| Opened | November 27, 1976 |
| Renovated | 2013 |
| Construction cost | $13 million ($66.9 million in 2022 dollars ) |
| Architect | Leo A Daly |
| Tenants | |
| Nebraska Cornhuskers (NCAA) Men's basketball (1926–76) Women's basketball (1926–76) Men's gymnastics (1976–present) Women's gymnastics (1976–present) Swimming & diving (1976–present) Track & field (1976–present) Volleyball (2013–present) Wrestling (2013–present) |
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The Bob Devaney Sports Center, often called "The Bob", is a large building for sports. It is located on the campus of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln in Lincoln, Nebraska. The center first opened its doors in 1976. Today, it is the main place where many of the Nebraska Cornhuskers sports teams play their games. The building is named after Bob Devaney, a very famous former football coach and athletic director for the university.
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History of "The Bob"
The Devaney Center opened in 1976. It took the place of the Nebraska Coliseum as the main home for the university's men's and women's basketball teams. The building was named after College Football Hall of Fame coach Bob Devaney. He led the Nebraska football team to two national championships. He also served as the university's athletic director for more than twenty years.
Big Games and Tournaments
The arena has hosted many important basketball games. It held first- and second-round games for the men's NCAA Division I Basketball Tournament in 1980, 1984, and 1988. It also hosted first-round games for the women's tournament in 1993. Every year since it opened, the Devaney Center has also hosted the Nebraska Boys and Girls State Basketball Tournament games.
Modern Upgrades
In 2013, the city of Lincoln finished building a new arena called Pinnacle Bank Arena. The Nebraska basketball teams then moved to this new, bigger arena. After the basketball teams moved, the Devaney Center got a big makeover. About $20 million was spent to change its main arena.
Today, the Devaney Center has several different sports areas. It includes a main arena with 7,907 seats, mostly used for volleyball. There's also a swimming and diving facility called the Devaney Center Natatorium, which seats 1,000 people. Plus, it has a covered track and field area, the Devaney Center Indoor Track, with 5,000 seats and a special 200-meter track.
The Nebraska women's volleyball team has been very successful here. They have led the entire country in attendance every year since they started playing at the Devaney Center.
Teams That Play Here
The Devaney Center is home to many different sports teams. Here is a list of the teams that currently use the facility, and some that used to play there.
| Team | Years | ||
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| Men's gymnastics | 1976–present | ||
| Women's gymnastics | 1976–present | ||
| Swimming & diving | 1976–present | ||
| Track & field | 1976–present | ||
| Volleyball | 2013–present | ||
| Wrestling | 2013–present | ||
| Past Teams | |||
| Men's basketball | 1976–2013 | ||
| Women's basketball | 1976–2013 | ||
Images for kids
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Nebraska vs. Penn State at the Devaney Center on November 30, 2013
