William R. Johnson Coliseum

William R. Johnson Coliseum is a 7,203-seat multi-purpose arena in Nacogdoches, Texas. Located at the corner of University Drive and East College Street, it is home to the Stephen F. Austin State University Lumberjacks basketball team and the Ladyjacks basketball team. Built in 1974, the coliseum seats 7,203. Two NCAA Women's Midwest Regional games have been played at the Coliseum, as well as a men's NIT game. During summer 2006, a new video board and ad panel were installed. The Coliseum was named after President William R. Johnson who retired from SFA on July 15, 1990, after 14 years of service. The Ladyjacks volleyball team played in the Coliseum until 2011 when they moved to the Robert H. Shelton Gymnasium.[1]

William R. Johnson Coliseum
Location700 East College Street
Nacogdoches, TX 75964
Coordinates31°37′20″N 94°38′27″W
OwnerStephen F. Austin State University
OperatorStephen F. Austin State University
Capacity7,203 (Basketball)
Opened1974
Tenants
Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks
(Basketball), (Volleyball)

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