Tiger Arena

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Tiger Arena
Location Savannah State University
Savannah, Georgia
Owner Savannah State University
Operator Savannah State University
Capacity 6,000[1]
Surface Hardwood
Construction
Broke ground May 23, 1998
Opened 2000[3]
Construction cost $9.6 million
($13.2 million in 2024 dollars[2])
Tenants
Savannah State Tigers
(NCAA Sports)
Savannah Steam
(American Indoor Football)

Tiger Arena is a 6,000-seat multi-purpose arena in Savannah, Georgia, United States.[1] It is home to the Savannah State University Tigers basketball and volleyball teams. Tiger Arena has previously hosted the Georgia High School Association boys and girls playoffs (first round), the annual Georgia Athletic Coaches Association's North-South All-Star Game (2003-2008), and the Savannah Holiday Classic high school girls basketball tournament.[4] It is also home to the Savannah Steam of American Indoor Football.

Construction

The facility was opened in 2000 and cost $9.6 million to build.[3][5] It replaced Wilcox Gymnasium, an athletic complex built in 1936.[6]

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