Johnson Gymnasium Arena, Albuquerque
The University of New Mexico's Johnson Gymnasium is a versatile arena with a seating capacity of 4,000, established in 1957. Initially, it served as the New Mexico Lobos basketball team's primary venue until the opening of The Pit in 1966. Presently, it acts as the home floor for the Lobo volleyball squad, and it is named after Roy Johnson, the former coach of the Lobos basketball team.
In a historic move on March 18, 2015, the arena hosted its first-ever women's basketball game for the New Mexico Lobos, where they faced North Dakota in the first round of the Women's Basketball Invitational. Due to a scheduling conflict with a Professional Bull Riders event, the team's usual arena, The Pit, was unavailable. The Lobos secured a win against North Dakota and proceeded to the second round, where they suffered a loss to Oral Roberts, held at the same venue.
In a historic move on March 18, 2015, the arena hosted its first-ever women's basketball game for the New Mexico Lobos, where they faced North Dakota in the first round of the Women's Basketball Invitational. Due to a scheduling conflict with a Professional Bull Riders event, the team's usual arena, The Pit, was unavailable. The Lobos secured a win against North Dakota and proceeded to the second round, where they suffered a loss to Oral Roberts, held at the same venue.
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Sight Name: Johnson Gymnasium Arena
Sight Location: Albuquerque, USA (See walking tours in Albuquerque)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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