Beasley Coliseum, Multi-purpose arena at Washington State University, Pullman, US.
Beasley Coliseum is a multi-purpose arena on the campus of Washington State University in Pullman, Washington, with seating for around 11,700 people. It is built to host basketball games, concerts, and large university events, with several entrances and a wide interior floor that can be reconfigured depending on the occasion.
The arena was built in the early 1970s and opened in 1973, at a time when Washington State University was growing its campus infrastructure. It was later named after Vernon Beasley, a longtime athletic director at the university.
The arena is home to the Washington State Cougars basketball team, and game nights draw loud crowds dressed in the school colors of crimson and gray. Graduation ceremonies and concerts also take place here, making it a central part of student life on campus.
The arena sits at the heart of the Washington State University campus and is easy to reach on foot from most parts of it. Parking is available nearby, but checking conditions ahead of time is a good idea since availability can vary depending on the event.
In the fall of 1975, the arena was temporarily converted into a dormitory to house an unexpected overflow of incoming students. This improvised use earned it a nickname that still circulates among students and alumni today.
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