Prather Coliseum

Perhaps the toughest arena to play in the Southland Conference, Prather Coliseum is now in its sixth decade of hosting Northwestern State basketball and is named after H. Lee Prather, the all-time winningest coach in Demon Basketball history. The 3,400-seat multi-purpose facility was constructed in 1963 and sits on the banks of Chaplain's Lake, just south of Turpin Stadium.

Men's and women's basketball along with women's volleyball is played in Prather Coliseum. The coliseum also houses offices for men's and women's basketball, volleyball, soccer, the NSU news bureau, sports information, compliance, athletic facilities and vice president for external affairs offices.  The arena was given a major facelift before the 2012-13 season with the addition of a permanent wood floor that fits three basketball courts, new courtside purple seating that includes end-zone bleachers and new interior signage and banners.