This isn’t just any new building; the BSC Bavendick Center is a game-changer! Imagine a place where every BSC student—past, present, and future—can come together to compete, connect and celebrate like never before and a facility that will elevate athletics to the next level for our communities’ athletes and fans. Whether it’s catching a Mystics game in the 2000-seat stadium, joining a rec league, or enjoying a variety of campus events, this facility will have it all.

80,000-square-foot multipurpose student and athletic facility that will be home to Mystics collegiate sports, recreational activities and campus events.

The Game Plan
The Bavendick Center is positioned on the BSC campus to overlook the MDU Resources Community Bowl and the Missouri River. It will seat approximately 2,000 screaming Mystics fans, which is roughly four times larger than the current home of Mystics athletics. 

The new Bavendick Center will be home to Mystics basketball, volleyball, wrestling, esports competitions, and athletic training areas
The facility will also include:
A student hub
Intramural sports
An indoor walking track
Rock-climbing walls
A virtual reality sports simulator
Other uses for the arena space include:
On-campus graduation ceremonies
Entertainment performances
Gym space to host sports camps and tournaments

Bavendick Center Bismarck State College 

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