Betty Engelstad Sioux Center

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Betty Engelstad Sioux Center
Location	One Ralph Engelstad Arena Drive Grand Forks, ND 58203
Opened	2004
Owner	Ralph Engelstad Arena
Operator	Arena Network
Surface	Multi-surface
Construction cost	$7 million USD
Tenants
North Dakota Fighting Sioux basketball (men's & women's) North Dakota Fighting Sioux volleyball
Capacity
3,300

The Betty Engelstad Sioux Center (BESC) is an indoor arena located in Grand Forks, North Dakota. It is adjacent to the larger $100 million Ralph Engelstad Arena in the University Village development. The facility sits on the campus of the University of North Dakota and is used for the University's basketball and volleyball teams (the Fighting Sioux). Some people refer to the arena as "The Betty" or "The Sioux Center".

The facility opened in August of 2004. It has a seating capacity of 3,300. It features a 24,000 square foot wood floor. In addition to University sports, the arena is used for small concerts and other community events.

[edit] External link

• Betty Engelstad Sioux Center website

The University of North Dakota Grand Forks, North Dakota
Academics: School of Aerospace Sciences | School of Law | School of Medicine
Athletics: The Fighting Sioux | Baseball | Basketball | Football | Hockey | Soccer | Volleyball
Campus: Alerus Center | Betty Engelstad Sioux Center | Chester Fritz Auditorium | Chester Fritz Library | Energy and Environmental Research Center | Memorial Stadium | National Center for Hydrogen Technology | North Dakota Museum of Art | Ralph Engelstad Arena (old) | Ralph Engelstad Arena (new) | University Village
Media: Dakota Student | Fighting Sioux Sports Network | KFJM