The Mays Arena is a 3,500-seat multi-purpose
arena
An arena is a large enclosed venue, often circular or oval-shaped, designed to showcase theatre, Music, musical performances or Sport, sporting events. It comprises a large open space surrounded on most or all sides by tiered seating for specta ...
in
Columbia, South Carolina
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. It is the home of the
Benedict College
Benedict College is a private historically black college in Columbia, South Carolina, United States. Founded in 1870 by northern Baptists, it was originally a teachers' college. It has since expanded to offer majors in many disciplines across ...
Tigers
basketball
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teams and was home to the Columbia Rottweilers of the
American Basketball Association
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.
14 have chance to play pro ball in Columbia
The arena was also known as Mays Arena after De. Benjamin E. Mays.
External links
Official site
References
College basketball venues in South Carolina
Sports venues in Richland County, South Carolina
Buildings and structures in Columbia, South Carolina
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