Updated On : 09 Apr, 2021
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Location |
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America |
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Venue Type |
Indoor |
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Capacity |
Concerts: up to 13,480 (2009–present) |
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Significance
- The University's basketball team has won over 80% of their games at the arena.
- In 1983, The Pit held the memorable "Final Four" of the National Collegiate Athletic Association.
- The University of New Mexico Lobos had their first game at The Pit on December 1st, 1966 where the team defeated Abilene Christian College by 62-53.
- The arena also has witnessed the prolific performances of celebrities including Led Zeppelin, Billy Graham, Taylor Swift, Brad Paisley, George Strait, and Billy Joel.
- Famous British rock band "Queen" also performed at the arena along with the English musician Paul Bernard Rodgers.
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