The Pan American Center is a multi-purpose arena in Las Cruces, New Mexico, located on the campus of New Mexico State University. The arena has a current seating capacity of 12,482 people.
The arena serves as home of the New Mexico State Aggies Men’s and Women’s Basketball and Women’s Volleyball teams.
The arena hosted the 2007 and 2008 Western Athletic Conference Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournaments, as well as the 2007 WAC Volleyball Tournament.
Read more about Pan American Center: Construction, Playing Floor, Aggie Success in The Pan Am, 2006-07 Renovation, Other Events
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