McDougald–McLendon Arena

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]

McDougald–McLendon Arena
Location1801 Fayetteville Street
Durham, North Carolina 27707
Coordinates35.975884°N 78.897745°W / 35.975884; -78.897745
OwnerNorth Carolina Central University
OperatorNorth Carolina Central University
Capacity3,500[1]
SurfaceHardwood
Opened1950
Tenants
North Carolina Central Eagles (NCAA)

Arena namesake John 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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See also

References

  1. "McDougald-McLendon Arena". North Carolina Central University. Retrieved November 19, 2017.
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