Memorial Coliseum (University of Kentucky)
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| Location | Lexington, Kentucky |
|---|---|
| Opened | December 1, 1950 |
| Other Names | n/a |
| Tenants | Kentucky Wildcats (1950-present) |
Memorial Coliseum is an 8,500-seat multi-purpose arena in Lexington, Kentucky. The facility, which opened in 1950, is home to three women's teams at the University of Kentucky – basketball, volleyball, and gymnastics. Before Rupp Arena opened in 1976, it also housed the men's basketball team. Memorial Coliseum also housed the university's swimming and diving team prior to the 1989 completion of the Lancaster Aquatics Center.
List of credited publications
| League | Date/Season | Team(s) | Type |
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| College basketball | January 16, 1954 | Kentucky Wildcats vs. Tulane Green Wave | Program |
| December 13, 1969 | Kentucky Wildcats vs. Indiana Hoosiers | Program |
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