Millersville University
Athletic Facilities

Pucillo Gymnasium and Natatorium

Completed in 1970 and dedicated in 1971, this $2 million multi-purpose structure is a major hub of intercollegiate and intramural athletic activities at Millersville. It has hosted numerous PSAC and NCAA championship events for basketball and wrestling during its history. The gymnasium also serves as an arena for special events including commencement ceremonies and concerts.

In 2001, the MU volleyball team moved permanently from Brooks Hall Gymnasium to Pucillo for intercollegiate competition. In addition to the main court, three practice courts are available for tournament play.

The main gymnasium consists of three levels: main floor, balcony, and basement.

The main floor contains a regulation-size basketball court with collapsible bleachers, two instructional basketball courts, and eight badminton courts. During the summer of 1996, the basketball floor surface was completely resurfaced and remarked with new lines, court perimeter markings, and an attractive 'Ville logo in the center jump circle.

The natatorium, located across from the main lobby, features one-meter diving boards, modern blocks, and timing devices. Also located on the main floor are faculty offices, six spacious locker rooms (including those for the MU men's and women's basketball teams), and fully-equipped training and equipment facilities.

The balcony level has four sets of collapsible bleachers. When collapsed, the balcony floor is used for gymnastics and track practices. Faculty offices and classrooms are also located on the balcony level.

A spacious gymnasium press box balcony provides an excellent vantage point for media to cover Marauder basketball and wrestling contests.

The basement houses a specially-constructed wrestling room with a foam-padded floor and walls to ensure safety.

Total gymnasium seating capacity for basketball and wrestling is 3,000, while the natatorium seats 500.

The gymnasium is named in honor of Dr. John A. Pucillo, who served with distinction as coach, athletic director, and administrator at Millersville from 1925 to 1957. The trophy cases in the main lobby were donated by the friends and family of Elwood F. Finley III, a Millersville graduate who died at age 24. As a student, Mr. Finley was a member of the football and men's track teams and served as manager for the men's basketball squad.