Saxon Stadium

Saxon Stadium
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Former namesTullio Stadium
AddressErie, P
United States
Coordinates42°06′12″N 80°03′11″W / 42.1033°N 80.0531°W / 42.1033; -80.0531
OwnerMercyhurst University
OperatorMercyhurst University
TypeMulti-purpose stadium
Capacity2,300
SurfaceFieldTurf
Current use
Construction
Opened1996; 28 years ago (1996)
Renovated2019
Tenants
Website
hurstathletics.com/saxon-stadium

Saxon Stadium (formerly Tullio Stadium) is a 2,300-seat multi-purpose stadium located on the campus of Mercyhurst University in Erie, Pennsylvania. A part of the William J. Vorscheck Athletic Complex, it is the home of the Mercyhurst Lakers field hockey, football, lacrosse and marching band programs. It also serves as home to the Erie Express semi-professional football team[1] and the Erie Commodores FC soccer team in the National Premier Soccer League and United Women's Soccer.

The Mercyhurst Lakers men's and women's soccer teams play their home games at Mercyhurst Soccer Field, another facility at the University.[2]

History

Since the program's inception in 1981, Mercyhurst football had played their home games at Erie Veterans Memorial Stadium. However, when the venue was unavailable for the 1996 season, Mercyhurst officials decided this was the time to accomplish their long-term vision of an on-campus football stadium, thereby building Saxon Stadium.

Naming

The stadium is named after John and Patty Saxon, whose significant contribution to the university athletic program and stadium renovations gained them the naming rights.[3]

References

  1. ^ Erie Express Media (2021-03-26). "Mercyhurst Saxon Stadium to Host Erie Express 2021 Season". Erie Express. Retrieved 2024-04-04.
  2. ^ Mercyhurst Soccer Field - "fast facts"
  3. ^ "Mercyhurst Announces Largest Gift in School History, Launch of Laker for Life Campaign, Major Construction to Begin this Summer". Mercyhurst University Athletics. 2019-02-05. Retrieved 2024-04-04.
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