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Sunday, November 16, 2008

Opening the New Arena

The Storm men's basketball opened their season on Saturday night in the new Southeastern Arena. A moderate crowd was on hand to witness the first official game, which was unfortunately a loss, 69-60, at the hands of the USAO Drovers.

More about the season later because really the big story of the night was the new building.

Southeastern Arena, or Thunderdome, as J.B. calls it in an incredible facility. Seating capacity is officially 3200 (overall the place holds 3600) and you'd be hard-pressed to find a bad seat in the place. There are just a few that are iffy behind some rails, but none bad.

The arena sports four large scoreboards, one in each corner. And a massive jumbotron screen is in place on the south end.

Everywhere you need or want to be is easily accessed with the main roo of the arena. From the concourse, you can get to concession stand and even the bathroom. You don't have to go to some auxiliary hallway. Everything about this place is user-friendly.

And not only that, it's all high class. This is one of the nicest things that Durant has gotten in years. (It's actually the best thing that I can think of since I've been in town and that goes back to '86.) Really, it's about time that we got something of this caliber in our fine city.

Take the time and make the effort to go see the Storm men or women play this season. You'll be glad you were a part of this inaugural season.

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