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The William A. O'Neill Athletic & Convocation Center

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The William O'Neill Athletic and Convocation Center (O'Neill Center) is an 80,000-square-foot (7,400 m2) multi-purpose athletic complex, at Western Connecticut State University, in Danbury, Connecticut.

Location43 Lake Avenue Extension, Danbury, Connecticut, USA
Opened1995
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The William A. O'Neill Athletic & Convocation Center
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Location43 Lake Avenue Extension, Danbury, Connecticut, USA
OwnerWestern Connecticut State University
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Opened1995
Tenant
Western Connecticut Wolves
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Named after William O'Neill, the O'Neill Center was completed in 1995 and has since been home to WestConn's basketball and volleyball teams.

The 4,500-seat arena can also be used for concerts, shows, and other public events.

Events

Bob Dylan kicked off his Paradise Lost Tour at the arena on December 7, 1995.

The arena hosted the final rounds of the NCAA Division III women's basketball tournament in 1999, 2000, and 2001.

Main facilities

The O'Neill Center is home to the athletics offices, a weight room, a swimming pool, and the Feldman Arena where games are played.

41°23′45″N 73°29′39″W

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