# Harrison HPER Complex

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{{short description|Arena in Itta Bena, Mississippi, US}}
{{More citations needed|date=June 2019}}
{{Use American English|date=July 2025}}
{{Infobox stadium
| name       = R.W. Harrison HPER Complex
| nickname           = New Gym
| image              = RWHarrisonComplex.JPG
| mapframe = yes
| mapframe-zoom = 15
| location           = [Mississippi Valley State University](/source/Mississippi_Valley_State_University)<br>[Itta Bena, Mississippi](/source/Itta_Bena%2C_Mississippi)
| coordinates        = {{Coord|33.510656|-90.340883|display=it}}
| opened             = 1977
| owner              = [Mississippi Valley State University](/source/Mississippi_Valley_State_University)
| operator           = Mississippi Valley State University
| seating_capacity   = 5,000 
| surface            = Maple flooring
| construction_cost  = $17.5 million (renovation and expansion completed in 2016)
| architect          = Pryor & Morrow Architects And Engineers
| general_contractor = 
| former_names       = 
| tenants            = [Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils and Devilettes](/source/Mississippi_Valley_State_Delta_Devils_and_Devilettes) (men's & women's basketball, women's volleyball)
}}

'''R.W. Harrison HPER Complex''' is a 5,000-seat multi-purpose arena in [Itta Bena, Mississippi](/source/Itta_Bena%2C_Mississippi). Constructed in 1977, it is home to the [Mississippi Valley State University](/source/Mississippi_Valley_State_University) Delta Devils [basketball](/source/Mississippi_Valley_State_Delta_Devils_basketball) and women's volleyball teams.

In 2016, $17.5 million worth of upgrades were completed to further modernize the facility and add technology classrooms.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://mvsusports.com/news/2013/5/24/MBB_0524133541.aspx?path=mbball|title=MVSU unveils plans to renovate HPER Complex|website=Mississippi Valley State University Athletics}}</ref>

==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:Harrison_HPER_Complex_Gym_Floor.JPG|Renovated gym floor inside of Harrison HPER Complex
File:Harrison_HPER_Complex_Gym_Floor_2.JPG|Renovated gym floor inside of Harrison HPER Complex
File:Harrison_HPER_Complex_Gym_Floor_3.JPG|Renovated gym floor inside of Harrison HPER Complex
File:RWHarrisonHPERComplexWithSeats.jpg|Renovated gym floor inside of Harrison HPER Complex with seats installed
</gallery>

==See also==
* [List of NCAA Division I basketball arenas](/source/List_of_NCAA_Division_I_basketball_arenas)

==References==
{{Reflist}}

{{Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils basketball navbox}}
{{Mississippi Valley State University}} 
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Category:College basketball venues in Mississippi
Category:College volleyball venues in Mississippi
Category:Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils basketball
Category:Mississippi Valley State Devilettes basketball
Category:Buildings and structures in Leflore County, Mississippi
Category:Sports venues completed in 1977
Category:University and college buildings and structures completed in 1977
Category:1977 establishments in Mississippi

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