The arena is the home of the Colorado State University Pueblo ThunderWolves men's and women's basketball, wrestling, and volleyball programs.

The arena is named for Colorado State Senator Vincent Massari who led the college's push to become a four-year university.

The arena was the site of a 1980 Van Halen concert that provided the backdrop for an enduring urban legend surrounding the band.

The band's technical rider stated that concert organizers had to supply a bowl of M&M's backstage, with all brown pieces removed.

In the wake of the concert, media reports indicated that the band caused $85,000 of damage to the arena after noticing brown M&M's.