The domed roof of the Rike Center encloses an intercollegiate hardwood floor with seating for just under 3,000 fans that have taken in memorable basketball, volleyball, wrestling and other special events over the years. The venue has played host to NCAA runs for men’s basketball (including a 2002 national championship season), multiple conference titles in volleyball and the resurrection of men’s wrestling.
The Rike Family of Dayton inaugurated the capital campaign to finance construction back in the 70’s and the facility has received modifications over 50 years since. A pair of floating hardwood courts, secured through a gift-in-kind by former NBA coach George Karl, were added to the back in 2014-15. Shortly thereafter, racquetball courts were removed (and repurposed) to create a brand-new wrestling practice space when Otterbein added the varsity sport in 2015.
Rike Center
Media Gallery
Other Rike Center Facilities
Athletic Teams at Rike Center
⭐ Other Rike Center Facilities
Conventional classrooms and academic/meeting spaces are located throughout, used by various programs in addition to the Department of Health and Sports Sciences. A weight room, dance room and multiple locker rooms for varsity teams are located across the first floor, while offices for athletic staff and administrators are scattered throughout.
