Dugan Wellness Center
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Dugan Wellness Center, opened in January, 2009, is located on the campus of Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi in Corpus Christi, Texas. With 67,000 sq ft (6,200 m2),[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 construction cost $21 million 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]
Location | 6300 Ocean Drive, Corpus Christi, Texas 78412 |
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Coordinates | 27°42′41.3″N 97°19′27.7″W |
Owner | Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi |
Operator | Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi |
Capacity | 1,200[1] |
Construction | |
Built | 2007–2009 |
Opened | January 24, 2009 |
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 |