EVANSVILLE, Ind. – When the University of Evansville volleyball team takes to the floor for their home-opening contest on September 8, they will be playing on Lois D. Patton Court inside the Meeks Family Fieldhouse on a brand new Taraflex floor.
The department announced the naming updates on Thursday. Formerly Meeks Family Court, the Fieldhouse will house the Purple Aces volleyball and women's basketball teams.
New amenities of the facility include:
- New bleachers on the west side of the facility
- Chairback seating
- Taraflex floor for volleyball (1st facility in the MVC to do so)
- Resurfaced women's basketball floor
- New baskets
- Upgraded sound system
- New main videoboard, score/stat board, LED scoreboard on each sideline and two video sideline boards
- Updated volleyball netting equipment
UE is also excited to honor women's sports pioneer Lois D.