This fall the Division II institution will open classes sporting a new $21.8 million athletics complex that features a whopping 19 acres of synthetic turf – the biggest collection of artificial playing surfaces in North America.

Turf monster: West Texas A&M opens huge athletics complex

August 30, 2010

After years of struggling with less-than-adequate playing and practice facilities, West Texas A&M recently finished an important turf battle.

This fall, the Division II institution will open classes sporting a new $21.8 million athletics complex that features a whopping 19 acres (800,000 feet) of synthetic turf – the biggest collection of artificial playing surfaces in North America.