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Officially opened to the public in January 2002, the First United Bank Event Center at West Texas A&M University replaced the fabled WT Fieldhouse, better known as "The Box," as the premiere venue for WT Buffs and Lady Buffs NCAA Basketball after more than half a century.

Concieved in 1996, University officials began planning for the center to host not only graduation but also sporting events, trade shows and concerts. Construction began on November 3, 2000 and opened it's doors on January 26, 2002 for the Buffs' and Lady Buffs' games against Abilene Christian University.

The 77,000 square foot facility was constructed at a total cost of $14 million. Designed for many uses, the center hosts area high school playoff basketball games, concert performances as well as craft and trade shows. The arena also played host to the NCAA Division II National Volleyball Tournament in 2002 and is the permanent home for WTAMU commencment ceremonies.

During it's short lifetime, the center has been visited by such well known peformers as Bill Cosby, Martina McBride, Willie Nelson, Pat Green, Buddy Jewell and the superstars of World Wrestling Entertainment. Sitting on the outskirts of Canyon, the facility serves as the easternmost anchor for the WTAMU campus. The arena seats approximately 4,700 patrons for sporting events and can seat almost 5,800 for concerts and commencement.

The facility houses 3 home locker rooms, 2 visitor locker rooms, officials' dressing rooms, two concession areas, a training room, a hospitality suite, and a hospitality dining room.

Lady Buff Locker Room	Lady Buff Locker Room
Event Center Training Room	Buffs in action
WTAMU Commencement