Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center
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The Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center is a multi-purpose arena in Kent, Ohio. The arena opened in 1952 and is home to the Kent State University Golden Flashes men's and women's basketball, wrestling, women's gymnastics, and women's volleyball teams. The facility currently seats 6,327 people.
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[edit] Additions Over the Years
The arena underwent a major renovation in 1992. The renovation included a new scoreboard, parquee floor, improved lighting, new building facade and new Blue and Gold Club Loge on the third floor. During the summer of 2006, a new court was installed, along with a new scoreboard system, replacing the old one which broke down during the 2005-2006 basketball season. In the late 1970's, the Annex was constructed, which included a new facility for the gymnasics team that connects with the main gym by way of a removable wall.
[edit] Inside the Arena
Built as a physical education building, the interior of the arena is basically a large gymnasium consisting of four seating areas on each side of the floor with balcony seating along each sideline. All seating sections are bleacher seats except for the chairback seats in the Blue and Gold Loge and in the lower sideline seats opposite the team benches.
[edit] Lobby
The lobby includes an elevator, concession stands, the ticket office, and the Blue and Gold Trophy Room.
[edit] Second Floor
Galleries on the second floor honor Kent State's all-Americans and Hall of Fame members.
[edit] Also
The building also houses administrative and coaches' offices and hosts a variety of events including guest speakers, concerts, and graduations for both the university and local high schools.
| Current basketball arenas in the Mid-American Conference |
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| Alumni Arnea (Buffalo) • Anderson Arena (Bowling Green) • Convocation Center (Eastern Michigan) • Convocation Center (Northern Illinois) • Convocation Center (Ohio) • Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center (Kent State) • Millett Hall (Miami) • James A. Rhodes Arena (Akron) • Daniel P. Rose Center (Central Michigan) • Savage Hall (Toledo) • University Arena (Western Michigan) • John E. Worthen Arena (Ball State) |
