Save Mart Center at Fresno State is a multi-purpose

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, on the campus of

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(Fresno State), located in

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. An open house was held for the community on November 5, 2003, with the official ribbon cutting following on November 27, 2003. It is home to the

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men's and women's

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teams, women's volleyball team and wrestling team. It is the former home of the Fresno Falcons

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for their first five seasons in the

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(2003–08); prior to the opening of the building, they played at Selland Arena. It is also a

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destination, with its first performance featuring

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. Financing for the project was provided through revenue, from corporate

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, private gifts, leasing of

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, sale of club seating and personal seat licenses, as well as revenue from

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and

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agreements.

Construction

*Sink Combs Dethlefs, conceptual designs, project architect *International Facilities Group (IFG), construction monitor, project manager * Clark Construction Group, LLC, general contractor *M–E Engineers, Inc., mechanical, electrical & plumbing engineer *John A. Martin & Associates, structural engineer

Telecommunications

*SBC DataComm Inc.,Networking and Phone System conceptual designs, final production design, implementation, project managed *Duval E. Davis Jr. Sr. Project Manager

Facilities

Save Mart Center encompasses approximately 40,000 m² (430,000 ft²) on three primary levels; an event level and two concourses, plus a club level mezzanine. The facility includes 32 revenue-generating suites and eight party suites, located on the main concourse level. Seating capacities are approximately 15,596 for basketball, 14,224 for hockey, 8,000 for half-house concerts, 15,500 for end-stage concerts, and 18,000 for center-stage concerts. The arena's main exterior landmark is the 37 m (93 ft) Larry A. Shehadey Clock Tower. 13 stories in-all, it was named for the founder of Producers Dairy Foods, a Fresno-based dairy company, who donated US$3 million towards construction. The lobby at the arena's southeast entrance is named after Shehadey’s late wife, Elayne Shehadey. The majority of the funding for the facility came from two sources.

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paid US$40 million for 20 years

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, and the Pepsi Bottling Group paid a similar sum for exclusive, indefinite beverage dispensing rights. Total construction costs exceeded US$100 million and when completed, represented the largest privately funded complex of any university in the

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. The Bulldog Foundation donated money for the following amenities at Save Mart Center: *The Bulldog Foundation Community Room, which displays the names of past presidents, current officers, lifetime honorees and annual top fund raisers, is used for show catering, premium seating holder dining, and is also available for rent. *The Bronze Bulldog at the Shehadey Lobby. Created by the Visalia-based art

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, EMI, the massive bronze

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has dimensions of 3 m (10 ft) high, 2 m (7 ft) wide, 3 m (9 ft) long, weighing 1,905 kg (4,200 lb). Statue onlookers will see engraved on its mounted plaque: *Nine time capsule boxes were placed in the base of the massive Bulldog statue early in 2004. The contents of capsules were chosen to represent all aspects of Fresno State University, including the Bulldog Foundation, administration, alumni, students and athletics. The capsules are scheduled to be opened in early 2054. *Save Mart Center's display cases, located on the upper and main concourses, exhibits equipment and memorabilia of each of the current Bulldog sport activities. Additionally, the display case in the northwest corner spotlights the academic success of Fresno State’s student athletes. *The Bulldog Walkway is a permanent, on-campus tribute to the California State University, Fresno alumni, graduates and friends. It is located on the north side of Save Mart Center with the first three tiles in honour of

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Rick Husband, who died in the

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accident,

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Otis Vincent Tolbert, who died in the 911 attack on

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and

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passenger, Todd Morgan Beamer. All were Fresno State alumni. Expected to eventually be extended throughout the campus, the walkway consists of personalized tiles and bricks intended to leave a lasting impression to those who use it. *The Bulldog Shop souvenir store is located on the arena's northeast lobby. It will only be open to sell Fresno State merchandise and apparel during university events.

Concerts

Several major entertainers have performed at the venue including Beyoncé,

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, AC/DC,

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, Madonna,

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, Justin Timberlake,

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, & many others. The arena has also played host to music festivals, including the Winter Jam Tour, the

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& the

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Sports events

The first athletic event held at Save Mart Center took place when the Rainbow Wahine of

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took on the Fresno State Bulldogs in women's

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in October 2003. Officials from the Fresno Falcons of the

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announced on March 18, 2002, that the Falcons would make Save Mart Center at Fresno State their home ice beginning with the 2003 season. The

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men's basketball tournament was held at the center in 2004, as well as WWE's ''

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'' and WWE Live Events, including ECW/ SmackDown 6/30/09 where 3 superstars made their debut, including multiple time WWE Champion,

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. Also, on Feb 17th, 2004, a SmackDown show featuring a newly crowned WWE Champion

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, had his celebration ceremony at Save Mart Center, and was featured on WWE DVD "Legendary Moments". Save Mart Center's first arena football game was held on July 19, 2008. The Central Valley Coyotes defeated the Boise Burn 55–50. Both teams were members of the now defunct AF2, the former developmental league for the

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. Save Mart Center has hosted five NBA preseason games. The first game was in 2003-2004 when the Los Angeles Lakers hosted the

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; the Lakers defeated the Kings 105–80. The second was in 2004-2005 with the Sacramento Kings taking on the

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; the Suns defeated the Kings 100–88. The third was in 2005-2006 when the Lakers hosted the

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; the Lakers defeated the Jazz 95–85. The Los Angeles Lakers hosted another game in the 2008 preseason against the

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, with the Clippers beating the Lakers 107–80. The Los Angeles Lakers hosted another game in the 2012 preseason against the

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, with the Warriors beating the Lakers 110–83. Save Mart Center hosted an

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preseason game on September 23, 2006. The

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took on the Anaheim Ducks, winning 4–3.

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scored the game-winning goal for the Sharks; Anaheim went on to win its first

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later that season. Save Mart Center hosted the

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match for the IBF

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belt on November 11, 2017. It hosted the Jerwin Ancajas- Jonas Sultan boxing match for the IBF

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belt on May 26, 2018. It hosted the boxing match between Jose Ramirez and

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for the

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belt on September 14, 2018. Save Mart Center hosted the Strikeforce: Tank vs. Buentello

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( MMA) event on October 6, 2006. It hosted the inaugural ShoMMA on May 15, 2009. It hosted

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on September 19, 2014, Bellator 148 on January 29, 2016 and Bellator 156 on June 17, 2016. It hosted UFC Fight Night 123 on December 9, 2017. Since 2004, the arena is a stop for PBR's

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for the Table Mountain Casino Invitational. In March 2012, the Save Mart Center hosted the West Regional of the

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. The

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won the regional and advanced to the 2012 NCAA women's Final Four. Attendance for Bulldogs men's basketball has tailed off significantly since the early 2000s. In recent years, Fresno State has covered the upper level with a tarp. As a result, while Fresno State lists the official capacity for basketball as 15,596, the "actual" capacity is somewhat smaller.

References

External links

Save Mart Center at Fresno State official siteFresno Falcons official siteFresno State Bulldogs Athletics official site
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