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. Most people refer to the arena as "The Betty".
The facility opened in August 2004. It has a seating capacity of 3,300. It features a 24,000-square-foot (2,200 m2) wood floor. In addition to University sports, the arena is used for small concerts and other community events.
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