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The Furnace

The Furnace

Andrew Tew

The Furnace at Southeastern University

The Furnace

Home of Fire Basketball & Volleyball

The Furnace

The 1,200-seat arena is home to the men's and women's basketball teams as well as the women's volleyball program.

Located within the Sportsplex, The Furnace features a full-length basketball court for varsity contests and can also accommodate two volleyball courts. Additional basketball goals are suspended from the ceiling.

1,200 Seating Capacity
2003 Opened
29,000+ Square Feet

Facility History

Opened in early 2003, The Furnace is home to the men's and women's basketball teams as well as the women's volleyball program.

Previously known as Ferrell Academy, renovations began on the future Sportsplex in 2001, and in late 2002, the newly remodeled Sportsplex opened.

The facility includes more than 29,000 square feet and features offices for the Fire coaching staff, an athletic training room, locker rooms, and a spacious lounge area for fans to enjoy refreshments during games.

In 2005, the Aquatics Center was also added to the facility.

Quick Facts

Seating 1,200
Opened January 9, 2003
Facility Size More than 29,000 square feet
Home of Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball and Women's Volleyball
First Women's Basketball Game January 9, 2003 — Southeastern defeated Valley Forge Christian, 52–29
First Men's Basketball Game January 9, 2003 — Southeastern defeated Valley Forge Christian, 87–80
First Volleyball Match September 9, 2003 — Florida College defeated Southeastern, 3–0

History at The Furnace

2003 The first game played in the Sportsplex took place on January 9, 2003, when the Southeastern women's basketball team matched up against Valley Forge Christian College. The Lady Crusaders defeated VFCC, 52–29, in the annual Assemblies of God Basketball Tournament.
2003 Southeastern men's basketball also opened its new home against Valley Forge Christian and earned an 87–80 victory later that evening.
September 9, 2003 The women's volleyball team played its first match in the Sportsplex, falling to Florida College in straight sets.
2004–2006 The Sportsplex hosted the NCCAA II Women's Basketball National Tournament for three consecutive years.
NCCAA D-II Era During Southeastern's tenure in the NCCAA D-II South Region, the three programs combined for a 118–18 South Region record at the Sportsplex. The men's basketball team compiled a 64–3 home record against region opponents and won its first 26 region games in the facility.
2010 The facility welcomed The Sun Conference Mid-Season Volleyball Tournament.
2013–14 During the Fab Four season, the Fire men's basketball team compiled an impressive 15–1 record at home.
2015–16 The Fire women's basketball team used a 13–1 record at The Furnace to help claim The Sun Conference regular-season championship.