Mack Sports Complex
{{Short description|Multi-purpose arena in Hempstead, New York}}
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{{Infobox stadium
| name = David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex
| nickname = "The Mack"
| image = David S Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex 1.jpg
| image_map = {{maplink|frame=yes|plain=yes|frame-align=center|frame-width=250|zoom=15|type=point}}
| fullname = David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex
| former_names = Hofstra Arena (2000-2006)
| location = 245 North Hofstra Avenue
Hempstead, NY 11549
| coordinates = {{coord|40.719681|-73.596865|type:landmark|display=inline,title}}
| broke_ground = October 1998
| built =
| closed =
| demolished =
| owner = Hofstra University
| operator = Hofstra University
| surface = Hardwood
| construction_cost = $15 million
(${{formatprice|{{Inflation|US|15000000|1999}}}} in {{Inflation-year|US}} dollars{{inflation-fn|US}})
| architect = StanMar Inc.
| capacity = 5,023 (Basketball)
| tenants = Hofstra Pride
}}
The David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex, also known as Mack Sports Complex, or just "The Mack" for short, is a 5,023-seat multi-purpose arena in Hempstead, New York. Replacing the Hofstra Physical Fitness Center, the arena opened on January 2, 2000, as Hofstra Arena and was renamed for Mack in 2006.{{cite web|url=https://gohofstra.com/facilities/davids-mack-sports-and-exhibition-complex/1|title=David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex|publisher=Hofstra University Athletics|access-date=September 20, 2020}}
Basketball
It is home to the Hofstra University Pride men's and women's basketball teams, as well as the nationally ranked Pride wrestling team. It hosted the 2000 and 2001 title games of the America East Conference men's basketball tournaments, and also hosted two Postseason NIT games in 2006 (against Nebraska of the Big Twelve, and Old Dominion of the CAA). In 2006, Hofstra Arena was renamed the 'David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex'. Hofstra belongs to the CAA (Coastal Athletic Association). Before an overtime loss to Drexel University in February, the Pride had previously won 28 consecutive regular season home games at the Mack. The Mack was also home to the nation's second longest home win streak (behind Gonzaga University) in 2006, before the Pride's NIT Quarterfinals loss to Old Dominion University. Hofstra University Men's Basketball has developed an excellent fan base on Long Island, especially in Nassau County, as it continues to have winning seasons year after year.
Other events
Mack Sports Complex also hosts other events year round, such as college fairs, graduations and Kellenberg Memorial High School's Blue and Gold Sports Night. "The Mack" also hosted the final presidential debate of the 2008 U.S. presidential election between Republican John McCain and Democrat Barack Obama{{cite news |title=Hofstra University Is Agog Over the Presidential Debate on Its Turf|first=Javier C.|last=Hernandez|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2008/10/15/nyregion/15hofstra.html|newspaper=The New York Times|date=October 14, 2008|access-date=January 8, 2010}} as well as the town hall format of the second presidential debate of the 2012 presidential election between Republican Mitt Romney and incumbent president Barack Obama. On September 26, 2016, it hosted the first presidential debate of the 2016 election between Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Hillary Clinton.
See also
References
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External links
- [http://www.nmnathletics.com/ViewArticle.dbml?&DB_OEM_ID=22200&ATCLID=3713851 Mack Sports Complex - GoHofstra.com]
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