Donald W. Reynolds Center, Tulsa
The Donald W. Reynolds Center is a premier 8,355-seat multi-purpose arena located on the campus of the University of Tulsa in Tulsa. Opened in December 1998, the 138,000-square-foot facility was designed by the renowned architecture firm HOK Sport (now Populous). Named in honor of philanthropist Donald W. Reynolds, the center serves as the home court for the university鈥檚 men鈥檚 and women鈥檚 basketball and volleyball teams.
The arena debuted with a mid-year graduation ceremony, followed shortly by the inaugural basketball game on December 29, 1998, when the Tulsa Golden Hurricane defeated Cleveland State 79鈥�51 before a sold-out crowd. The excitement didn鈥檛 stop there鈥擳ulsa went on to sell out six of its next seven games that season and has since hosted 41 sellout crowds. The men's basketball team boasts a strong home record at the Reynolds Center, posting 182 wins to 53 losses through the 2012鈥�2013 season.
Beyond athletics, the Reynolds Center has become a vital part of campus and community life. It has hosted high-profile events including concerts by Reba McEntire, Imagine Dragons, and Ben Rector, as well as comedian Bob Newhart. The arena also served as the venue for the Western Athletic Conference men鈥檚 basketball tournaments in 2002 and 2003 and has supported events ranging from commencements and career fairs to intramural sports and cultural festivals.
At the time of its opening, the Reynolds Center was cutting-edge, offering state-of-the-art video editing facilities, advanced strength training resources, and the state鈥檚 only accredited academic program in athletic training and sports medicine. It was also the first collegiate arena in the U.S. to install Venue-net, a permanent two-way fiber communication system for professional-grade broadcasting.
Strategically positioned at the northwest corner of Harvard Avenue and 11th Street, the Reynolds Center acts as a central hub for student life and a bridge between the university and the Tulsa community, enhancing campus cohesion and boosting TU鈥檚 national profile.
The arena debuted with a mid-year graduation ceremony, followed shortly by the inaugural basketball game on December 29, 1998, when the Tulsa Golden Hurricane defeated Cleveland State 79鈥�51 before a sold-out crowd. The excitement didn鈥檛 stop there鈥擳ulsa went on to sell out six of its next seven games that season and has since hosted 41 sellout crowds. The men's basketball team boasts a strong home record at the Reynolds Center, posting 182 wins to 53 losses through the 2012鈥�2013 season.
Beyond athletics, the Reynolds Center has become a vital part of campus and community life. It has hosted high-profile events including concerts by Reba McEntire, Imagine Dragons, and Ben Rector, as well as comedian Bob Newhart. The arena also served as the venue for the Western Athletic Conference men鈥檚 basketball tournaments in 2002 and 2003 and has supported events ranging from commencements and career fairs to intramural sports and cultural festivals.
At the time of its opening, the Reynolds Center was cutting-edge, offering state-of-the-art video editing facilities, advanced strength training resources, and the state鈥檚 only accredited academic program in athletic training and sports medicine. It was also the first collegiate arena in the U.S. to install Venue-net, a permanent two-way fiber communication system for professional-grade broadcasting.
Strategically positioned at the northwest corner of Harvard Avenue and 11th Street, the Reynolds Center acts as a central hub for student life and a bridge between the university and the Tulsa community, enhancing campus cohesion and boosting TU鈥檚 national profile.
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Sight Name: Donald W. Reynolds Center
Sight Location: Tulsa, USA (See walking tours in Tulsa)
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Walking Tours in Tulsa, Oklahoma
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University of Tulsa Walking Tour
Located on the historic U.S. Route 66, America's "Mother Road", the University of Tulsa campus centers on a wide, grassy, quad-like space, known as Dietler Commons. Formerly called "The U", it is found not far from the downtown area and is dominated by English Gothic architecture.
At the top of Deitler Commons sits one of the campus' most notable landmarks, the... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.3 Km or 0.8 Miles
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Travel Distance: 1.3 Km or 0.8 Miles
Tulsa's Historical Churches
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Travel Distance: 1.6 Km or 1 Miles
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Tulsa Introduction Walking Tour
Straddling the Arkansas River in the U.S. state of Oklahoma, the city of Tulsa is deeply rooted in the Native American history and, more recently, in the oil industry too.
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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.9 Km or 1.8 Miles
The area of modern Tulsa is considered an Indian Territory, and has been formally settled by Native Americans since 1836. The tribesmen named their settlement Tallasi, which means "old town" in the Creek language,... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.9 Km or 1.8 Miles