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{{dablink|This article is about an athletic arena at Villanova University. For other uses, see [[Pavilion]].<br>For the office and residence of the Governor of Vermont see [[The Pavilion (Vermont)]].}} |
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stadium_name = The Pavilion| |
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image = [[Image:2005 1104hoopsmania0005.JPG|thumbnail|center|300px|Photo preceding The 2006 Hoops Mania Festivities]]| |
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location = Villanova University<br>[[Villanova, Pennsylvania|Villanova, PA]] 19085| |
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broke_ground = 1985| |
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opened = 1986| |
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owner = Villanova University| |
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operator = Villanova University| |
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former_names = du Pont Pavilion (1986-97)| |
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tenants = Villanova University Wildcats| |
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seating_capacity = 6,500 (basketball)<br>5,500 (concerts)| |
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'''The Pavilion''' is a 6,500-seat multi-purpose [[arena]] in [[Villanova, Pennsylvania]], [[United States]], just outside of [[Philadelphia, Pennsylvania|Philadelphia]]. It was built in [[1985]], and is home to the [[Villanova University]] Wildcats [[basketball]] teams. It is recognizable from the outside for its hyperbolic paraboloid roofline, similar to [[Alfond Arena]] at the [[University of Maine]]. It replaced the still-existing [[Jake Nevin Field House|Villanova Field House]], later renamed the "Jake Nevin Field House," a small arena-auditorium built in 1932. The first men's game played at the Pavilion took place on Saturday, February 1, 1986 versus the University of Maryland. The basketball court only takes up half the space of the building; it is expandable as an indoor track facility and recreation center. For games where larger crowds are expected, Villanova plays at the [[Wachovia Center]] in Philadelphia (where Villanova holds the record for largest Pennsylvania crowd to ever watch a college basketball game). The Pavilion is known for its famed student section. Located in the south end of the Pavilion the student bleachers seat 2,000 students but have been known to be filled with as many as 2,500 students. |
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[[Image:2005 1104hoopsmania0012.JPG|350px|thumb|right|The Pavilion Student Section]] |
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The facility was originally known as '''John Eleuthère du Pont Pavilion''', as it was funded by [[John Eleuthère du Pont]], a member of the wealthy and influential [[du Pont family]]. In [[1997]], the du Pont name was removed from the facility, with the family's tacit permission, after John was convicted of the [[murder]] of [[Summer Olympic Games|Olympic]] [[amateur wrestling|wrestling]] [[gold medal]]ist [[Dave Schultz (amateur wrestler)|Dave Schultz]]. |
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The arena is also used for [[concerts]], [[Convention (meeting)|conventions]], [[trade shows]], [[graduation]] ceremonies and other special events. The arena floor measures 23,016 square feet; there are two meeting rooms. |
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==External links== |
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*[http://villanova.cstv.com/facilities/nova-facilities-pavilion.html Official Webpage] |
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{{Big 5 Basketball Venues}} |
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[[Category:College basketball venues]] |
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[[Category:Villanova Wildcats basketball]] |
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[[Category:Sports venues in Pennsylvania]] |
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[[Category:Convention centers in Pennsylvania]] |
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[[Category:Villanova University]] |
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