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Ellis T. Johnson Arena
Home of the Morehead State Eagles
111 Playforth Pl
Morehead, KY 40351
Opened: December 3, 1981
Ellis T. Johnson Arena is a 6,500-seat multi-purpose arena in Morehead, Kentucky. Located in the Academic-Athletic Center on the campus of Morehead State University, it is the home to the Morehead State Eagles men's and women's basketball teams and Elliott County High School boys Basketball team. Construction began in 1978, and the building opened in 1981. The Eagles won their inaugural game in the building on Dec. 3, 1981, over the University of Charleston. Johnson Arena can be easily transformed into an auditorium for concerts and commencements. At the east end of the playing floor, a hydraulic stage can be raised for events.

Johnson Arena largely replaced Wetherby Gymnasium which continues to house the Eagles volleyball team. It hosted the Ohio Valley Conference men's basketball tournament in 1984, and has also hosted such entertainment acts as Alabama, David Letterman, M.C. Hammer, the Goo Goo Dolls, Alan Jackson, Dashboard Confessional, Jeff Foxworthy, Tim McGraw, Travis Tritt and Sawyer Brown.

The arena is named after former Morehead State basketball, baseball, and football coach, Ellis T. Johnson.
Last 10 Games
Date Opponents Result
Feb 24, 2026Southern Indiana @ Morehead State 0 - 0
Feb 14, 2026Tennessee State @ Morehead State 0 - 0
Feb 12, 2026Tennessee Tech @ Morehead State 0 - 0
Jan 31, 2026Lindenwood @ Morehead State 0 - 0
Jan 29, 2026SIU Edwardsville @ Morehead State 0 - 0
Jan 24, 2026Eastern Illinois @ Morehead State 0 - 0
Jan 22, 2026Western Illinois @ Morehead State 0 - 0
Jan 10, 2026Southeast Missouri State @ Morehead State 0 - 0
Jan 8, 2026UT Martin @ Morehead State 0 - 0
Dec 28, 2025Alice Lloyd @ Morehead State 0 - 0