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San Diego State’s Peterson Gym
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Petersen Gymnasium is an indoor arena located on the campus of San Diego State University (SDSU) in San Diego, California. Here are some key details:
- History: Petersen Gym was opened in May 1961 and is named after Charles E. Peterson, who had a 37-year career at SDSU serving as athletic director, football coach, track coach, basketball coach, Dean of Men, and alumni executive secretary. It has been home to several SDSU varsity sports teams over the years, including the men’s volleyball team, which won the school’s first NCAA Division I national championship in 1973.
- Capacity: The gym has a seating capacity of 3,668, Ceiling Height: Approximately 28 feet (8.5 meters)
- Current Use: Today, Petersen Gym is the home of the SDSU women’s volleyball team. It also contains classrooms for lectures.
- Notable Events: In the 1972-73 season, Petersen Gym was home to the American Basketball Association’s San Diego Conquistadors, coached by K.C. Jones. The gym also hosted the 1973 NCAA Men’s Volleyball Tournament.
