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‘Huskers Arena Nearly Ready
The University of Nebraska’s under-construction
The $179 million, 15,500-capacity arena described as looking like a flying saucer has sold out of tickets for the 2013-14 men’s basketball season. With a steep seating configuration, it could make for an intimidating home-court advantage for those facing the Cornhuskers.
“It’s right on top of the court, so it’ll be a great building for basketball,” said John Hinshaw, project manager for Minneapolis-based M.A. Mortenson Co.
About half of the seats are in the lower bowl, with a portion retractable to make room for convention space or other sporting events. The main entrance was specifically designed to offer a view of the Nebraska State Capitol in Lincoln, Neb., rising to the southeast. There is also an outdoor deck that will be open during warm weather.
The arena is ringed with 36 suites equipped with three rows of four seats, a drink rail, wet bar, cooktop and television. There are an additional 20 mini-suites with seating for four.
Mortenson Co. also built the