SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – The newest facility on Georgia Southern's campus has wrapped up construction just in time for the 2024-25 basketball season.
It was an exciting day Wednesday for current Eagles and alumni. A year in the making, the brand-new Jack and Ruth Ann Hill Convocation Center is officially open and ready to host events.
The center is 95,00 square feet, making it the largest event venue space between Savannah and Macon.
The center has spaces for coaches’ offices, locker rooms, laundry/training room, equipment room, strength and conditioning spaces, fueling stations and a lot more. The arena also provides over 5,500 seats which is a 50% increase over Hanner Fieldhouse.
All of Georgia Southern's men’s and women’s home basketball games will be played at the convocation center. Graduation ceremonies will also be held there starting in December 2025.