Indianapolis Dedicates James T. Morris Arena as IU Indy Men’s Basketball Opens New Facility With Win

City and University Leaders Dedicate State-of-the-Art James T. Morris Arena

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana — University and civic leaders gathered on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, for the official dedication of the new James T. Morris Arena ('The Jim') at 725 W. Ohio Street. Named in honor of the revered late civic icon and sports visionary James T. Morris, the 3,902-seat multipurpose athletic facility serves as the premier home court for IU Indianapolis Athletics and houses the newly integrated national headquarters of USA Track & Field within 16,000 square feet of modern office suites.

The innovative public-private partnership provides university sports management students with direct internship pathways alongside national governing bodies while anchoring future amateur athletic competitions in downtown Indianapolis.

IU Indianapolis Men’s Basketball Clinches Thrilling 74-70 Victory in Arena Debut

In on-court excitement on Wednesday night, the IU Indianapolis men's basketball team christened their new home court with a hard-fought 74–70 victory over the University of Southern Indiana. Guard Manasseh Stackhouse paced the Jaguars with a game-high 19 points, including crucial clutch free throws in the final minute, igniting a sellout opening-night crowd and marking a victorious new era for the university's Division I athletic program.

Irvington Community Schools Leadership Resigns Amid $2.85M Budget Deficit

In local education news, the governing board of Irvington Community Schools announced the resignation of top network administrators on Thursday following revelations of a $2.85 million operating budget shortfall. The east-side charter school network appointed an interim administrative steering committee to restructure financial accounts, audit vendor contracts, and ensure that classroom instruction and student transportation remain uninterrupted during the fiscal turnaround.