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University of Dayton plans $172 million in arena renovations

DAYTON, Ohio (AP) The University of Dayton is planning $172 million in updates to its arena, which is used for the pair of March Madness play-in games known as the First Four.

The Dayton Daily News (http://bit.ly/2qwJQ6Z ) reports the cost is being covered through private donations and the school.

In a statement, the president and the athletics director at the university say the money will go toward turning the arena into an ”environmentally conscious, state-of-the-art facility.”

The renovations include new air conditioning, new broadcast technology and improved Wi-Fi.

Officials say while most of the seats will be unaffected, some season ticket holders will have to move.