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Stadium: Bryce Jordan Center
Bryce Jordan Center is a 15,261-seat multi-purpose arena in University Park, Pennsylvania. The arena opened in 1995 and is the largest such venue between Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. It is home to the Penn State University Nittany Lions men's and women's basketball team and for the men, their student section, the Nittwits. It also plays host to a number of events such as music concerts, circuses, and commencement ceremonies for colleges within the university. The arena is located across the street from Beaver Stadium on Curtin Road, on the eastern part of the campus. This part of campus is home to much of the school's athletic facilities, including the newly built Medlar Field at Lubrano Park baseball facility and Jeffrey Field soccer stadium. There is a large electronic display outside the arena which provides advertisements for future events.
Team History:
Penn State's men's basketball program reached the Final Four in 1954, though the best finish in recent years occurred in 2000-2001 with a trip to the Sweet Sixteen of the NCAA Tournament after a win over the UNC in the round of 32.
The women's basketball teams have had more success, often gaining berths into the women's NCAA tournament. Rene Portland, head coach since 1980 until her resignation on March 22, 2007, was been the source of recent controversy due to her alleged stances on homosexuality among players on her team.
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