Dugan Wellness Center Explained

Stadium Name:Dugan Wellness Center
Location:6300 Ocean Drive, Corpus Christi, Texas 78412, United States
Built:2007–2009
Opened:January 24, 2009
Owner:Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi
Operator:Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi
Construction Cost:Original: $21 million
Tenants:Texas A&M–Corpus Christi Islanders women's volleyball team
Texas A&M–Corpus Christi Islanders men's basketball
Texas A&M–Corpus Christi Islanders women's basketball
Seating Capacity:1,200[1]

Dugan Wellness Center, opened in January, 2009, is located on the campus of Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi in Corpus Christi, Texas, United States. With an area of,[2] the center is the recreation home for students attending the university. In addition, the center has been the home of the NCAA Division I Texas A&M–Corpus Christi Islanders women's volleyball team since it opened. The Islanders men's and women's basketball teams have used the venue as their home court for some games since opening. Other home games are at the off-campus American Bank Center. The facility was named after Jack and Susie Dugan. The Dugans donated the lead gift of $1 million toward the building's $21 million construction cost in 2007.[3] The ribbon cutting opening ceremony and first men's basketball game at the facility were held on January 24, 2009.[4]

Facility features

The facility has two NCAA regulation basketball courts and a 9000ft2 strength and conditioning facility.[5] It also has two multipurpose rooms for classes and two floors of workout equipment.[6]

Southland Conference tournaments

The 2013, 2017, and 2021 Southland Conference women's volleyball tournaments were held at the Dugan Wellness Center, with the Islanders winning the 2021 tournament.[7] [8]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Martinez . Quinton . Planning for the future: Texas A&M-Corpus Christi has ambitious plan for athletic growth . Corpus Christi Caller-Times . January 30, 2020 . October 21, 2019.
  2. Web site: February 8, 2010 . Dugan Wellness Center at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Receives NIRSA Outstanding Sports Facilities Award . February 1, 2020 . Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi.
  3. Web site: June 1, 2007 . New Fitness Facility at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi to be Named ‘Dr. Jack and Susie Dugan Wellness Center’ . dead . January 30, 2020 . Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi.
  4. Web site: Coastlines February 2009 . January 30, 2020 . Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi.
  5. Web site: Dugan Wellness Center . January 30, 2020 . Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi.
  6. Web site: RECREATIONAL SPORTS . January 30, 2020 . Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi.
  7. Web site: 2017 Southland Conference Volleyball Tournament . Southland Conference . January 30, 2020.
  8. Web site: Women's Volleyball . Southland Conference . January 30, 2020 . 24–25.