McDougald–McLendon Arena explained

McDougald–McLendon Arena
Location:1801 Fayetteville Street
Durham, North Carolina 27707
Coordinates:35.9759°N -78.8977°W
Opened:1950
Owner:North Carolina Central University
Operator:North Carolina Central University
Surface:Hardwood
Capacity:3,500
Tenants:North Carolina Central Eagles (NCAA)

McDougald-McLendon Arena is a 3,500-seat multi-purpose arena in Durham, North Carolina. Opened in 1950, it is home to the North Carolina Central University Eagles basketball and volleyball teams.[1]

The arena is named for NCCU alumnus and civic leader Richard L. McDougald and former coach John McLendon. McDougald was instrumental in helping blacks achieve home ownership in Durham in the mid-20th century,[2] while McLendon helped organize "The Secret Game" between then named North Carolina College and Duke University Medical School in 1944, which was the first fully integrated college basketball game.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: McDougald-McLendon Arena. North Carolina Central University. November 19, 2017.
  2. Web site: McDougald, Richard L. . Open Durham . Preservation Durham . 20 January 2024.