OU Credit Union O'rena is a 4,000-seat[1] multi-purpose arena in Auburn Hills, Michigan with a Rochester mailing address. It is home to the Oakland University Golden Grizzlies men's basketball, women's basketball and volleyball teams. The court has a distinctive "blacktop" color first used in the 2015–16 season.[5]
 O'rena in 2009 | |
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| Former names | Athletics Center O'rena (1998–2023) |
|---|---|
| Location | Oakland University Auburn Hills, Michigan |
| Coordinates | 42°40′26″N 83°12′47″W / 42.673972°N 83.213158°W |
| Owner | Oakland University |
| Operator | Oakland University |
| Capacity | 4,000[1] |
| Surface | Hardwood |
| Construction | |
| Broke ground | 1996[2] |
| Opened | November 16, 1998 |
| Construction cost | $32 million[3] ($59.8 million in 2023 dollars[4]) |
| Architect | TMP Architecture, Inc.[3] |
| Tenants | |
| Oakland University Men's and Women's Basketball Volleyball | |
History
editThe facility opened November 17, 1998, with a 96–66 loss to Michigan State University[6] in men's basketball. The opening of the O'rena coincided with Oakland's move from Division II of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) to Division I.
On April 17, 2023, Oakland University Athletics announced that they had signed a 10-year naming rights deal with Oakland University Credit Union. The naming rights deal began on July 1.[7]
Attendance
edit| Largest attendance | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Opponent | Attendance | |
| Jan 13, 2017 | Detroit Mercy | 4,123 | |
| Feb 26, 2016 | Detroit Mercy | 4,114 | |
| Jan 8, 2016 | Valparaiso | 4,110 | |
| Feb 15, 2015 | Detroit Mercy | 4,101 | |
| Feb 14, 2014 | Detroit Mercy | 4,065 | |
The O'rena attendance record is 4,123, set January 13, 2017, against the University of Detroit Mercy. There have been seven other crowds over 4,000: 4,114 vs. Detroit (2015–16), 4,110 vs. Valparaiso (2015–16), 4,101 vs. Detroit (2014–15), 4,065 vs. Detroit (2013–14), 4,063 vs. Georgia (2016–17), 4,055 vs. University of Missouri (2003–04) and 4,034 vs. Oral Roberts University (2009–10).[8]
Power Five conference opponents
editOakland has a 4–2 record all-time against Power Five conference schools at home.[9] They have defeated Michigan (2000–01 season), Texas A&M (2003–04), Tennessee (2011–12) and Georgia (2016–17) since the arena opened in 1998.[10]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b "Oakland University Golden Grizzlies Official Athletic Site". Archived from the original on 2014-10-24.
- ^ "Oakland University Official Athletic Site – Facilities". Ougrizzlies.com. Archived from the original on January 17, 2012. Retrieved February 14, 2014.
- ^ a b "Oakland University, Recreation & Athletic Center - Project Details". Schooldesigns.com. Retrieved January 23, 2012.
- ^ 1634–1699: McCusker, J. J. (1997). How Much Is That in Real Money? A Historical Price Index for Use as a Deflator of Money Values in the Economy of the United States: Addenda et Corrigenda (PDF). American Antiquarian Society. 1700–1799: McCusker, J. J. (1992). How Much Is That in Real Money? A Historical Price Index for Use as a Deflator of Money Values in the Economy of the United States (PDF). American Antiquarian Society. 1800–present: Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis. "Consumer Price Index (estimate) 1800–". Retrieved February 29, 2024.
- ^ "Oakland U. Unveils its new 'blacktop' basketball court".
- ^ http://bbpassport.com/game/1998-11-17-msu-oak[permanent dead link]
- ^ Paul, Tony (April 18, 2023). "Oakland University sells naming rights to O'Rena for $5 million". Detroit News. Retrieved April 24, 2024.
- ^ "Oakland–Detroit Postgame Notes" (PDF). Oakland University. February 26, 2016. Archived from the original (PDF) on March 7, 2016. Retrieved February 29, 2016.
- ^ Robinson, Geoff (December 24, 2016). "Big second half lifts Oakland over Georgia". Detroit News. Retrieved December 27, 2016.
- ^ "Georgia Game Notes" (PDF). Oakland University. Archived from the original (PDF) on December 28, 2016. Retrieved December 27, 2016.