DSU Fieldhouse

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DSU Fieldhouse
Location Madison, South Dakota
Owner Dakota State University
OperatorDakota State University
Construction
Built1957
Renovated2014
Tenants
Dakota State Trojans (men's & women's basketball, volleyball)

The DSU Fieldhouse is a multi-purpose arena located in Madison, South Dakota. It was built in 1957. [1] It is the home site for the Dakota State Trojans men's and women's basketball teams as well as the Trojan's volleyball team. [2] It was built in conjunction with the National Guard.

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Madison Community Center

The Madison Community Center was built in the year 2000 and is attached to the DSU Fieldhouse. [3]

Renovations

In 2014, the DSU Fieldhouse was renovated. The updates included a new lobby walkway, new bleachers, new signage, new paint, resurfacing for the court, a new press box, and a lobby renovation. [4]

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References

  1. Dittman, Jeff. "Building Champions". trojansunite.org. Retrieved November 8, 2024. The Fieldhouse was built in 1957
  2. "DSU Fieldhouse". dsuathletics.com. Retrieved November 8, 2024.
  3. "DSU Archives: DSU Fieldhouse". library.dsu.edu. Retrieved November 8, 2024.
  4. "DSU Fieldhouse under renovations this summer". dsu.edu. June 3, 2014. Retrieved November 8, 2024.