Charles L. Sewall Center

Coordinates: 40°31′13″N 80°12′53″W / 40.520212°N 80.21476°W / 40.520212; -80.21476 Charles L. Sewall Center, commonly referred to as the Sewall Center, is a 3,056-seat multi-purpose arena in the Pittsburgh suburb of Moon Township, Pennsylvania. It is home to the Robert Morris Colonials basketball team. The Northeast Conference men's basketball tournament was held there four times.[1] The inaugural game was held on November 30, 1985, when Robert Morris lost to Duquesne 80-65.[2] It replaced the John Jay Center in 1985.[3]

Exterior, Summer 2008
Interior, Summer 2008

Robert Morris University announced plans to either renovate and expand or build a brand new arena for Colonials basketball in 2010. Currently these plans are at the funding and planning stages. It is also the site of Quaker Valley High School's commencement ceremonies.

References

  1. ↑ Athletic Facilities at rmucolonials.com, URL accessed December 9, 2009. Archived 12/9/09
  2. ↑ http://www.rmucolonials.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=13900&ATCLID=826356
  3. ↑ Duquesne Hosts Robert Morris Tuesday Night at duquesne.scout.com, URL accessed December 9, 2009. Archived 12/9/09


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