Echols Hall

Joseph G. Echols Memorial Hall is a 4,500-seat multi-purpose arena located in Norfolk, Virginia, on the campus of Norfolk State University. Opened in 1982, it serves as the home for the Norfolk State Spartans men's and women's basketball teams and women's volleyball team. The arena features a seating arrangement in the school's colors, green and gold, and is named after Joseph G. Echols, a key figure in the expansion of the university's athletics. Echols Hall has also hosted significant events, including the 1997 MEAC men's basketball tournament, making it a notable venue for sports enthusiasts and researchers interested in collegiate athletics.