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About William R. Johnson Coliseum
William R. Johnson Coliseum is a 7,203-seat multi-purpose arena in Nacogdoches, Texas. Popularly referred to as The Sawmill, it is located at the corner of University Drive and East College Street, and is home to the Stephen F. Austin State University Lumberjacks basketball team and the Ladyjacks basketball team. Built in 1974, the coliseum seats 7,203. Two NCAA Women's Midwest Regional games have been played at the Coliseum, as well as a men's NIT game. During summer 2006, a new video board and ad panel were installed. The Coliseum was named after President William R. Johnson who retired from SFA on July 15, 1990, after 14 years of service. The Ladyjacks volleyball team played in the Coliseum until 2011 when they moved to the Robert H. Shelton Gymnasium.
Getting there
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- Lot 42WCar park200 m · 3 min walk
- SFA Commuter Lot 46Car park200 m · 3 min walk
- Lot 43Car park240 m · 4 min walk
- Wilson Parking GarageMulti-storey car park310 m · 5 min walk
Distances are measured in a straight line from the venue; walking times are estimates. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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- Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks Mens Basketball16 dates
Stephen F. Austin Ladyjacks Womens Basketball14 dates
Southeastern Louisiana Lions Mens Basketball1 date- Incarnate Word Cardinals Mens Basketball1 date
East Texas A&M Lions Mens Basketball1 date- Northwestern State Demons Mens Basketball1 date
- East Texas A&M Lions Womens Basketball1 date
LSU New Orleans Privateers Womens Basketball1 date- Lamar Cardinals Mens Basketball1 date
- Southeastern Louisiana Lions Womens Basketball1 date
- LSU New Orleans Privateers Mens Basketball1 date
- Incarnate Word Cardinals Womens Basketball1 date
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William R. Johnson Coliseum: FAQs
What's on at William R. Johnson Coliseum?
William R. Johnson Coliseum has 30 upcoming events. Next up: Sam Houston Bearkats at Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks Mens Basketball (Exhibition) on Friday, October 23, 2026.
Where is William R. Johnson Coliseum?
William R. Johnson Coliseum is located at 1002 E. College Street, Nacogdoches, TX, 75962.
How big is William R. Johnson Coliseum?
William R. Johnson Coliseum has a capacity of around 7,203.
Which hotels are closest to William R. Johnson Coliseum?
The closest places to stay are Days Inn by Wyndham Nacogdoches/SFA University/Downtown (950 m) and Victorian Inn & Suites (1.8 km).
Where can I park near William R. Johnson Coliseum?
Public car parks near William R. Johnson Coliseum include Lot 42W (200 m), SFA Commuter Lot 46 (200 m), and Lot 43 (240 m).
When did William R. Johnson Coliseum open?
William R. Johnson Coliseum opened in 1974.
Which teams or companies are based at William R. Johnson Coliseum?
William R. Johnson Coliseum is the home of Stephen F. Austin Ladyjacks basketball and Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks basketball.