The Pavilion at ARC

University Credit Union Center
The Pavilion
Full name	University Credit Union Center
Former names	Recreation Hall (1977–2004), Pavilion at the ARC (2004-2021)
Location	232 ARC, 1 Shields Avenue; Davis, CA 95616
Coordinates	38°32′30″N121°45′34″W / 38.54167°N 121.75944°W
Owner	University of California, Davis
Operator	University of California, Davis
Capacity	7,600 (5867 seated bleacher capacity, 2010 renovation; 6,003 for basketball and volleyball)
Record attendance	7,926 on January 23, 1999; for Men's Basketball
Surface	Hardwood (Maple)
Opened	1977
Tenants
	UC Davis Aggies men's basketball ; UC Davis Aggies women's basketball ; UC Davis Aggies women's volleyball ; UC Davis Aggies women's gymnastics

Last updated November 13, 2024

The University Credit Union Center (previously known as Recreation Hall and The Pavilion at the ARC and commonly known as The Pavilion) is an 7,600-seat indoor multi-purpose stadium on the campus of the University of California, Davis in unincorporated Yolo County, California.^[1]

History and renovations

Recreation Hall was opened in 1977 for intercollegiate athletics, as well as other large events such as intramural sports and public events.^[2] The capacity of the University Credit Union Center for basketball is over 6,000 people and can provide 150,000 square feet (14,000 m²) of floorspace.

In Spring of 2004, UC Davis opened the Activities and Recreation Center (ARC). This structure served as a massive extension to the currently existing Pavilion. Since the two buildings have been fused into one massive complex, Recreation Hall's name was changed to The Pavilion at ARC upon the opening of the ARC in 2004.^[3]

As of July 2021, the Pavilion is known as the University Credit Union Center for sponsorship reasons. As part of UC Davis' 10-year sponsorship agreement with University Credit Union, a Daktronics videoboard was added to provide game statistics and live replays for Aggie sporting events.^[4]

Tenants

The main tenants of The Pavilion are the UC Davis Aggies athletic programs. The UC Davis Aggies men's basketball, women's basketball, women's volleyball and women's gymnastics teams call The Pavilion home.

It was the home of the UC Davis Aggies wrestling team until the program was discontinued in 2010.

Break the Record Night

An annual "Break the Record Night" is held during each basketball season to attempt to break the prior attendance record for a basketball game. The current record of 7,926 was set on January 23, 1999, when UC Davis defeated Chico State 102–71.^[5] Due to changes in seating configuration however, this record is no longer attainable.^[6]

Other events

Former President Bill Clinton visited UC Davis to gain support for his wife Hillary Clinton's presidential nomination in 2008. Around 7,800 people were in attendance with a reported 3,500 more turned away at the door.^[7]

World Wrestling Entertainment have also held shows at The Pavilion.

Related Research Articles

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Toomey Field is a track and field stadium in the western United States, located on the campus of the University of California, Davis in unincorporated Yolo County, California. The Woody Wilson Track is located in the stadium and it is home to the UC Davis Aggies track and field team.

The Causeway Classic is the annual college football game between the Sacramento State Hornets and the UC Davis Aggies in the United States. The teams exchange a Causeway Classic Trophy made from cement taken from the Yolo Causeway.

The Sam M. Vadalabene Center is a multi-purpose sports and recreation building on the campus of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) that features an arena with a seating capacity of just over 4,000. The Vadalabene, which opened in 1984, was named in honor of Illinois State Senator Sam M. Vadalabene (1914–1994), who was a long-time and ardent supporter of the university. The Vad Pad is home to the SIUE Cougars basketball, volleyball, and wrestling teams. In addition to the arena, the Vadalabene also houses a swimming pool, classrooms, offices, and several activity areas. The Student Fitness Center (SFC), built in 1993, is immediately adjacent to and an integral part of the venue and contains numerous additional recreational and fitness facilities.

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For information on all UC Davis sports, see UC Davis Aggies

The 2013–14 UC Davis Aggies men's basketball team represented the University of California, Davis during the 2013-14 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The Aggies, led by third-year head coach Jim Les, played their home games at The Pavilion as members of the Big West Conference. They finished the season 9–22, 4–12 in Big West play, to finish in last place. They failed to qualify for the Big West Conference tournament.

The UC Davis Aggies Women's Basketball team represent the University of California, Davis in Davis, California, United States. The school's team currently competes in the Big West Conference.

The 2005 UC Davis football team represented the University of California, Davis as a member of the Great West Conference (GWC) during the 2005 NCAA Division I-AA football season. Led by 13th-year head coach Bob Biggs, UC Davis compiled an overall record of 6–5 with a mark of 4–1 in conference play, sharing the GWC title with Cal Poly. 2005 was the 36th consecutive winning season for the Aggies. The team outscored their opponents 217 to 184 for the season. The Aggies played home games at Toomey Field in Davis, California.

The 2018 UC Davis football team represented the University of California, Davis as a member of the Big Sky Conference during the 2018 NCAA Division I FCS football season. Led by second-year head coach Dan Hawkins, the Aggies compiled an overall record of 10–3 with a mark of 7–1 in conference play, sharing the Big Sky titlewith Eastern Washington and Weber State. UC Davis received an at-large bid to the NCAA Division I Football Championship playoffs where, after a first round bye, they defeated Northern Iowa in the second round before losing in the quarterfinals to Eastern Washington. The Aggies played home games at Aggie Stadium in Davis, California.

The 2018–19 UC Davis Aggies men's basketball team represented the University of California, Davis in the 2018–19 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The Aggies were led by eighth-year head coach Jim Les and competed at The Pavilion. UC Davis was a member of the Big West Conference, and participated in their 12th consecutive season in that league.

The 1998 NCAA Division II men's basketball tournament was the 42nd annual single-elimination tournament to determine the national champion of men's NCAA Division II college basketball in the United States.

The 2021 UC Davis football team represented the University of California, Davis as a member of the Big Sky Conference during the 2021 NCAA Division I FCS football season. The season Led by fifth-year head coach Dan Hawkins, the Aggies compiled an overall record of 8–4 with a mark of 5–3 in conference play, tying for third place in the Big Sky. UC Davis received an at-large bid to the NCAA Division I Football Championship playoff, where they lost to South Dakota State in the first round. The Aggies played home games at UC Davis Health Stadium in Davis, California.

The 2021–22 UC Davis Aggies men's basketball team represented the University of California, Davis in the 2021–22 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The Aggies, led by 10th-year head coach Jim Les, played their home games at the University Credit Union Center in Davis, California as members of the Big West Conference.

The 2022 UC Davis football team represented the University of California, Davis as a member of the Big Sky Conference during the 2022 NCAA Division I FCS football season. Led by sixth-year head coach Dan Hawkins, the Aggies played their home games at UC Davis Health Stadium in Davis, California.

The 2022–23 UC Davis Aggies men's basketball team represented the University of California, Davis in the 2022–23 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The Aggies, led by 12th-year head coach Jim Les, played their home games at the University Credit Union Center in Davis, California as members of the Big West Conference.

The 2023–24 UC Davis Aggies men's basketball team represented the University of California, Davis in the 2022–23 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The Aggies, led by 13th-year head coach Jim Les, played their home games at the University Credit Union Center in Davis, California as members of the Big West Conference. They finished the season 20–13, 14–6 in Big West play to finish in third place. Due to UC San Diego's transition to Division I, the Aggies were the No. 2 seed in the Big West tournament, where they defeated Hawaii in the semifinals before losing to Long Beach State in the championship game.

References

↑ "University Credit Union Center-Facilities-UC Davis Athletics". ucdavisaggies.com. UC Davis Athletics. Retrieved 13 August 2021.
↑ "History of Recreation at UC Davis". ucdavis.edu. Retrieved 9 October 2009.
↑ "'PHENOMENAL FACILITY' — A 'fusion building,' ARC opens soon for tours". ucdavis.edu. 2 April 2004. Retrieved 9 October 2009.
↑ "UC Davis and University Credit Union Center Announce New Partnership". www.ucdavis.edu/. University of California Davis News and Media Relations. Retrieved 13 August 2021.
↑ "Break The Record Night Part Of Weekend Hoops Action". ucdavisaggies.com. 8 January 2003. Retrieved 9 October 2009.
↑ "University Credit Union Center-Facilities-UC Davis Athletics". ucdavisaggies.com. UC Davis Athletics. Retrieved 13 August 2021.
↑ Todd Milbourn (16 January 2008). "Bill Clinton Wows UCD". The Sacramento Bee, Section B1.

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[1] "University Credit Union Center-Facilities-UC Davis Athletics". ucdavisaggies.com. UC Davis Athletics. Retrieved 13 August 2021.

[2] "History of Recreation at UC Davis". ucdavis.edu. Retrieved 9 October 2009.

[3] "'PHENOMENAL FACILITY' — A 'fusion building,' ARC opens soon for tours". ucdavis.edu. 2 April 2004. Retrieved 9 October 2009.

[4] "UC Davis and University Credit Union Center Announce New Partnership". www.ucdavis.edu/. University of California Davis News and Media Relations. Retrieved 13 August 2021.

[5] "Break The Record Night Part Of Weekend Hoops Action". ucdavisaggies.com. 8 January 2003. Retrieved 9 October 2009.

[6] "University Credit Union Center-Facilities-UC Davis Athletics". ucdavisaggies.com. UC Davis Athletics. Retrieved 13 August 2021.

[7] Todd Milbourn (16 January 2008). "Bill Clinton Wows UCD". The Sacramento Bee, Section B1.

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