The University of Pennsylvania launched a $44 million fundraising initiative to fund a new indoor track and field facility. To be named the Jane and David Ott Center for Track & Field upon completion, the 63,000-square-foot facility will feature a six-lane, 200-meter banked track; an eight-lane sprint track; dedicated field event areas; and spectator seating. It’s expected to be completed by 2022. — Press release
The University of North Texas held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for it’s Lovelace & McNatt Families Practice Facility. The $16 million facility features a full-sized football field with an additional 10 yards beyond one end zone, a recruiting lounge and track lanes. The facility is the third largest such in the state. — Denton Record-Chronicle
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— North Texas Football (@MeanGreenFB) October 19, 2019
Thank you the the Lovelace and McNatt families and all the other donors for their generous gifts that have given us this amazing facility! #UNiTeNorthTexas pic.twitter.com/AdOC1GqirW
Spalding University in Louisville, Ky., celebrated the grand opening of a new 7.3-acre on-campus Athletic Complex this week. The facility is host to the school’s men’s and women’s soccer and softball programs, and includes two synthetic turf soccer fields, a softball field and lighting. The new facility could pave the way for the Division III school to launch a lacrosse program in the near future. — WLKY.com
Our . #WeAreSU pic.twitter.com/IN2XC6D5p2
— Spalding U Soccer (@Spalding_Soccer) October 24, 2019
Marshall University held a groundbreaking ceremony for its new baseball stadium. The 3,500-seat venue is set to begin construction this spring, and a grand opening is slated for March 2021. — HerdZone.com
Another significant step for Marshall Athletics! This is an exciting week for our athletic department, and Saturday morning’s groundbreaking for our new baseball stadium adds another layer to it. #HerdFamily
— Mike Hamrick (@TheHerdAD) October 22, 2019
Check it out: https://t.co/F3s56GOTAj pic.twitter.com/cj3Kk0435p
The University of Oklahoma’s board of regents this week approved the hiring of a construction manager to begin work on a new softball facility and renovations for the Sam Viersen Gymnastics Center. — OUDaily.com
