Facility History
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.
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.
The Southeastern men's basketball team also opened against Valley Forge Christian and earned an 87-80 victory later that evening.
During the Fab Four season in 2013-14, the Fire men's basketball team compiled a 15-1 record at home.
The Fire women's basketball team used a 13-1 mark at The Furnace during the 2015-16 season to claim a Sun Conference regular-season championship.
That success gave Southeastern the opportunity to host The Sun Conference Tournament semifinals and championship, which the Fire went on to win.
The women's volleyball team dropped its Sportsplex opener to Florida College in straight sets on September 9, 2003.
During Southeastern's tenure within the NCCAA D-II South Region, the Sportsplex provided a significant home-court advantage as the three programs combined for a 118-18 South Region record.
The SEU men's basketball team compiled a 64-3 home record against region opponents and won its first 26 region games in its new home.
From 2004 through 2006, the Sportsplex hosted the NCCAA II Women's Basketball National Tournament.
In 2010, the facility welcomed The Sun Conference Mid-Season Volleyball Tournament.
2013-14 Men's Basketball Southeastern compiled a 15-1 home record during the Fire's Fab Four season.
2015-16 Women's Basketball The Fire went 13-1 at The Furnace, captured the Sun Conference regular-season championship and later won the conference tournament championship at home.
NCCAA D-II South Region Southeastern's men's basketball, women's basketball and volleyball programs combined for a 118-18 South Region record at the Sportsplex.
Men's Basketball Region Record The Fire compiled a 64-3 home record against South Region opponents and won their first 26 region games in the facility.
