Sacred Heart Pitt Center Renovation

[nashvillestag]

A project which has been rumored for a few years will apparently become a reality at SHU starting this spring as the Pitt Center will be renovated in a similar fashion to what happened at Iona recently, namely a 90 degree turn of the court which then will be surrounded by bleachers at each end plus more modern sideline seats with a great majority of them having chair-backs as a feature. Looks like a huge improvement from the photos on their website, especially since it appears as though the fans can get much closer to the floor than before plus the rows appear to look down rather than out at the court as has been the norm ever since the place opened in the late 90s. I'm glad to see this as I attend a lot of games there even though I have always thought their arrangement has always been one of the worst of all the set-ups of the D-1 places I have been to over the years (and I have been to MANY). Expected to be fully ready for next season BTW.

[FU73]

Sports: Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball, Men's Volleyball, Women's Volleyball, Wrestling, Women's Wrestling, Men's and Women's Fencing

The William H. Pitt Center, which opened in August 1997, will undergo renovations in 2024 with the hope of completion by the fall. The three-level, 141,000 square foot facility has served as the heart of SHU Division I athletics and is the competition home to men’s and women’s basketball, volleyball, wrestling and fencing.

The 2,000-seat multipurpose arena will undergo a major facelift. The court will rotate 90 degrees from its current position and be surrounded by permanent bleacher-style and backed arena-style seating, bringing fans closer to the action, and creating a true home court advantage. This redesign will maximize the current footprint of the building and allow for ample practice options creating a top-tier experience for SHU’s talented student-athletes. The renovations will provide a high-quality fan experience, especially with the addition of a mezzanine for VIP seating and events, video boards, sound systems and lighting.

The Pitt Center, which houses the SHU Athletics Department on the upper level, includes basketball courts, a fitness center, rehab rooms, locker spaces, a sports performance room and more. The venue serves as a gathering space for the SHU community. Numerous concerts, games, Relay for Life events, lectures and convocation ceremonies have been held at the Pitt Center.

The Pitt Center's lower level boasts both an aerobics room and a 5,000-square-foot weight training facility, which includes both cardiovascular equipment and free weights. Locker rooms for varsity teams and members are also located on the lower level. It also contains the Pioneer Wrestling Room and offices for the varsity football staff as well as large spaces dedicated to athletic trainers and the equipment staff.

[paulie74]

Not impressed if the rendering is accurate.

Better than the current court but lipstick on a pig like the Hynes Center, Run Baby Run or Broncs Zoo.

For a school that spends money like water, sure are doing this on the cheap. Guess hockey is their priority.