TULSA, Okla. – The Oral Roberts University Athletic Department is set to break ground on its transformational Mike Carter Athletic Center November 12, 2021, at 12:15 p.m. as the third of four new buildings to begin construction on the growing campus. The event will take place in the southeast parking lot of the Mabee Center and is open to the public. It also will be live streamed on ORU's Facebook page for those unable to attend in person.
 
"We are excited to welcome the Tulsa community to campus as we take the next step in the incredible growth of ORU Athletics and our ORU campus," Athletic Director Tim Johnson said. "We also want to thank all those who have made this day possible! There has never been a better time to be a Golden Eagle!"
 
The multi-million-dollar facility will serve all Golden Eagles student-athletes thanks to a 10,000-square-foot sports performance area with turf and a fueling station allowing multiple teams to train at the same time. A new Eli Academic Center will have open study space as well as individual and group study rooms and a team room large enough for 100 people. In addition, two, full-size practice courts are being built for the men's and women's basketball teams along with administrative and coaches offices.
 
ORU athletics has shown tremendous growth and the Mike Carter Athletic Center will be at the forefront of its move into the future. ORU has already made significant upgrades to the Mabee Center consisting of new blue seats, new arena lights and sound system and exterior paint and glass to match the current look of campus in order to better the fan experience.
 
Over the last five years, ORU has made extensive additions and improvements to its campus. Construction of the Global Learning Center, the Nursing and Engineering Complex, the Stovall Center for Entrepreneurship and Niko Njotorahardjo Hall have all been completed, while a new Welcome Center, library and Media Arts Center are in various stages of planning and construction.
 
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