William H Pitt Athletic & Convocation Center

Sports: Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball, Men's Volleyball, Women's Volleyball, Wrestling, Women's Wrestling, Men's and Women's Fencing

The William H. Pitt Center, which opened in August 1997, had a major renovation in the summer of 2024 and a ribbon cutting ceremony combined with a basketball doubleheader on Nov. 21. The three-level, 141,000 square foot facility serves as the heart of SHU Division I athletics and is the competition home to men’s and women’s basketball, volleyball, wrestling and fencing.

The new arena inside the Pitt seats 2,000 and now includes a state-of-the -art broadcast control center along with three giant video boards. The renovations also provided a high-quality fan experience, especially with the addition of a mezzanine for VIP seating and events (Park Ave Club), sound systems and lighting. The redesign maximized the current footprint of the building and allowed for ample practice options creating a top-tier experience for SHU’s talented student-athletes.

The Pitt Center, which houses the SHU Athletics Department on the upper level, includes basketball courts, a fitness center, rehab rooms, locker spaces, a sports performance room and more. The venue serves as a gathering space for the SHU community. Numerous concerts, games, Relay for Life events, lectures and convocation ceremonies have been held at the Pitt Center.

The Pitt Center's lower level boasts both an aerobics room and a 5,000-square-foot weight training facility, which includes both cardiovascular equipment and free weights. Locker rooms for varsity teams and members are also located on the lower level. It also contains the Pioneer Wrestling Room and offices for the varsity football staff as well as large spaces dedicated to athletic trainers and the equipment staff.