The Gold Mine is a 1,900-seat multi-purpose arena in Long Beach, California on the campus of California State University, Long Beach. Opened in the late 1950s, it was known as University Gym and also West Gym.Kingsley-Wilson, Barbara. Long Beach State: A Brief History. United States: History Press, 2015. The Gold Mine was home to Long Beach State's basketball and volleyball teams until the Walter Pyramid opened in 1994. It used to have nearly 2400 wooden bleacher seats before a mid-80s renovation. The Gold Mine is still occasionally used for volleyball and basketball games, if there is a scheduling conflict at the Pyramid. Or as on January 17, 2023 and February 23, 2023, when heavy rains were predicted to cause a water leak at the Pyramid.Today’s Men’s Basketball Game Moved To Gold Mine - Long Beach State’s home game against CSUN has been moved to the team’s auxiliary gym in the interests of student-athlete safety. Long Beach State Athletics, Feb 23, 2023Heavy Rain Forces Long Beach State Basketball Back to Gold Mine. the562.org, January 17, 2023 "While Long Beach State women’s basketball prepared to host Big West rivals Hawaii last Saturday afternoon, things looked a bit worrisome inside Walter Pyramid. Heavy rainfall had taken its toll, once again seeping through the roof of Walter Pyramid." Today, its primary function is for Long Beach State intramural sports and other campus events.
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