:UCM Multipurpose Building
{{Short description|Multi-purpose arena in Warrensburg, Missouri}}
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{{Infobox stadium |
stadium_name = Jerry M. Hughes Athletic Center |
nickname = "The Multi" |
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location = {{coord|38.757166|-93.74924|display=it}}|
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broke_ground = |
opened = November 27, 1976|
closed = |
demolished = |
owner = University of Central Missouri|
operator = University of Central Missouri|
surface = |
construction_cost = $9.5 Million|
architect = Mantel and Teeter, Kansas City, Missouri |
former_names = |
tenants = Central Missouri Mules and Jennies (NCAA)
Men's basketball
Women's Basketball
Women's volleyball
Indoor track|
seating_capacity = 6,500 for basketball
10,000 for concerts
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The Jerry M. Hughes Athletics Center is a 6,500 seat multi-purpose arena in Warrensburg, Missouri, United States, on the campus of the University of Central Missouri. It was built in 1976, and is the home of the Central Missouri Mules and Jennies men's and women's basketball, women's volleyball, and indoor track teams. With a listed seating capacity of 6,500 seats, it one of the largest arenas by seating capacity in the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association. The building was renamed in February 2024 for longtime athletic director Jerry Hughes.
External links
- [http://www.ucmathletics.com/sports/2012/7/12/GEN_0712123234.aspx?tab=multipurposebuilding Multipurpose Building]
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Category:1976 establishments in Missouri
Category:College basketball venues in Missouri
Category:Sports venues completed in 1976
Category:Buildings and structures in Johnson County, Missouri
Category:Central Missouri Mules and Jennies basketball
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