Stephens Arena
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The Junell Center is a 6,500 seat multi-purpose arena
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 in San Angelo, Texas
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. It was built in 2001. It is the home of the Angelo State University
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 Rams & Ram Belles' basketball
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 teams and the Ram Belles' volleyball
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 team.

It features a 9x12 foot video screen and an Honors Lounge housed in the Junell Center, overlooking the Stephens Arena floor. A Hall of Fame concourse heralds the accomplishments of ASU athletes through the ages.

In addition to athletics it features speaking engagements, distinguished lecture series, cultural programs, exhibitions as many community activities that are staged in this facility. Angelo State frequently holds concerts at the arena. Groups that have played there include Maroon 5
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, Baby Bash
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, Miranda Lambert
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, Hoobastank
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, Lostprophets
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, Chingy
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 and Dierks Bentley
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