Cougar Stadium (Chicago State) Explained

Cougar Stadium
Address:9501 S. King Dr, Chicago, IL, US
Coordinates:41.7158°N -87.6075°W
Broke Ground:2012
Built:2012 - 2013
Opened:2014
Owner:Chicago State University
Operator:Chicago State University
Surface:FieldTurf
Scoreboard:Electronic
Cost:$2.5 million[1]
General Contractor:K.R. Miller Contractors
Tenants:Chicago State Cougars baseball (NCAA DI WAC) (2013–2020)

Cougar Stadium is a baseball venue in Chicago, Illinois, United States. It was home to the Chicago State Cougars baseball team of the NCAA Division I Western Athletic Conference until the baseball program was discontinued on June 23, 2020.[2] The field hosted its first game on March 18, 2014.

History

Construction began following the 2012 season, and the venue was scheduled to be completed for the start of the 2013 season.[3] However, construction delays pushed back the field's completion to fall 2013.

On March 18, 2014, the Cougars lost 7–1 to Valparaiso in the stadiums first-ever game.[4]

On June 23, 2020, Chicago State University's board of trustees approved the CSU Athletics FY21 Sports Sponsorship resolution proposed by its athletic department which discontinued the baseball program effective immediately.

Features

The stadium features a press box, outdoor cages and stadium lighting.

References

  1. Web site: Chicago State finally heading in right direction . David Haugh . March 20, 2013 . Chicago Tribune . www.chicagotribune.com . February 1, 2019.
  2. Web site: Chicago State University Board of Trustees Announces Discontinuation of Baseball. June 23, 2020 . Chicago State University Athletics. www.gocsucougars.com . June 25, 2020.
  3. Web site: Chicago State University To Build $2.5 Million On-Campus Baseball Facility . October 24, 2014 . Chicago State University Athletics . www.gocsucougars.com . February 1, 2019.
  4. Web site: Chicago State Baseball Falls To Valpo 7-1 In New Stadium's First Game . March 18, 2014 . Chicago State University Athletics . www.gocsucougars.com . February 1, 2019.

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