Facilities & Directions
O'Reilly Family Event Center
The O'Reilly Family Event Center opened on the Drury University campus on October 1, 2010, as the new home of the Drury men's and women's basketball teams and volleyball squad.
The arena has a capacity of 3,100 for athletic events and was built at a pricetag of $13.5 million. It was funded entirely through private donations, with the generous lead naming rights gift of $6 million provided by the O'Reilly family of Springfield.
In addition to serving as one of the best facilities in the nation for athletics and the potential future home of both Great Lakes Valley Conference and NCAA championship events, it provides Drury University with a crown jewel in the center of its campus and a home for a variety of events involving the student body population, from concerts to graduations to meeting and dining space in the plush new banquet area inside the building. A large concourse area outside will provide students a popular gathering place before and after events as well. It is also air-conditioned, a welcome addition to the hot summer camp months.
Weiser Gym and Mabee Gym
Just a few feet across a beautiful outdoor plaza from the O’Reilly Center is Weiser and Mabee Gymnasium. Using all three courts gives the coaches flexibility and additional space for camp drills and instruction. Adjacent to the HPER Facility, the new air-conditioned O'Reilly Center allows the entire camp program to be centrally located on campus.
Directions to the O’Reilly Family Event Center on the Drury University Campus:O’Reilly Family Event CenterFrom the East (Interstate 44):
Take the US Highway 65/Branson Exit and head south on US 65. Take the Chestnut Expressway Exit and turn right. Stay on Chestnut for approximately four miles, passing through major intersections at Glenstone Avenue and National Avenue. After going through National intersection, turn right at second stoplight, Benton Avenue. Turn right at next light, onto Central Avenue, and then turn left onto Summit Avenue. Parking is available in Lot 7 on Summit Street.
From the West (Interstate 44):
Take the Highway 13 South/Kansas Expressway Exit off of Interstate 44 and turn right onto Kansas. Follow Kansas Expressway to intersection of Chestnut Expressway (approximately three miles), and turn left onto Chestnut. Stay on Chestnut to Benton Avenue (Conoco Station/ Store on left), and turn left. Turn right at next light, onto Central Avenue, and then turn left onto Summit Avenue. Parking is available in Lot 7 on Summit Street.
From the North (Highway 13):
Stay on Highway 13/Kansas Expressway to intersection with Chestnut Expressway, and turn left (East) onto Chestnut. Follow until intersection at Benton Ave. (Conoco Station/Store on left). Turn left onto Benton, Turn right at next light, onto Central Avenue, and then turn left onto Summit Avenue. Parking is available in Lot 7 on Summit Street.
From the South (US Highway 65):
Take Chestnut Expressway Exit and turn left at light. Follow on Chestnut for approximately four miles, passing through major intersections at Glenstone Ave. and National Ave. After going through National intersection, turn right at second stoplight, Benton Ave. Turn right at next light, onto Central Avenue, and then turn left onto Summit Avenue. Parking is available in Lot 7 on Summit Street.