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About Thomas Assembly Center

Welcome to Thomas Assembly Center, the heart of sports and events on the Louisiana Tech University campus in Ruston, Louisiana. With a capacity of 8,000, it serves as the home arena for the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (men) and Lady Techsters (women), and also hosts volleyball. The arena sits on campus along West Alabama Avenue (1650 West Alabama Avenue, Ruston, LA 71270) and features the iconic Karl Malone Court, a maplewood floor installed in 2007 and named in honor of basketball legend Karl Malone. Whether you’re catching a college basketball game, a conference event, or a concert, we’ve got you covered with straightforward, no-fuss ticket options and insider details to help you secure your seats.

Parking on campus is ample, and the venue is conveniently accessible off I-20 with multiple campus entry points. For fans staying in town, we’ve included partner-recommended hotels and nearby dining options to streamline your trip.

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Thomas Assembly Center has a storied history, hosting NCAA Women’s Tournament rounds and notable conference events. For the latest seating availability, you can explore interactive seating maps through SeatGeek or SimpleSeats. Remember, each event date is treated as a standalone experience, so check the specifics for the game or event you’re interested in. Secure your seats early to avoid missing out on marquee matchups featuring the Bulldogs and Lady Techsters.

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Good to know

Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Location and address: Thomas Assembly Center, 1650 West Alabama Avenue, Ruston, LA 71270.
  • Capacity: 8,000-seat multi-purpose arena.
  • Venue type: Indoor multi-purpose arena on the Louisiana Tech University campus.
  • Home teams: Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (men) and Lady Techsters (women) basketball; also hosts volleyball.
  • Floor/court: Karl Malone Court ( maplewood floor installed in 2007; court renamed in honor of Karl Malone).
  • Seating chart: Interactive seating maps available on SeatGeek and SimpleSeats.
  • Parking: Described as having ample parking on campus.
  • Transit/directions: Located on campus just off I-20; accessible via campus entry points.
  • Nearby hotels: Hampton Inn Ruston (1315 N. Trenton St), Courtyard by Marriott Ruston (1309 Maxwell Blvd), Best Western Plus Ruston (1011 Willow Glen Dr), Sleep Inn & Suites University Ruston (106 S. Service Rd E).
  • Notable events hosted: Home to Louisiana Tech basketball since 1982; hosted Southland Conference men’s tournament (1985, 1987) and NIT games (1986, 2002, 2015); NCAA Women’s Tournament rounds hosted by the Lady Techsters; attendance records include 8,975 on Jan 22, 1985.