Jerry M. Hughes Athletics Center
Multi-purpose arena in Warrensburg, Missouri
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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,[1] 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 is one of the largest arenas by seating capacity in the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association. The building, originally known as the UCM Multipurpose Building, was renamed in August 2023 for longtime athletic director Jerry Hughes.[1]
Former namesCMSU Multipurpose Building (1976–2006); UCM Multipurpose Building (2006–2023)
Coordinates38.757166°N 93.74924°W
OperatorUniversity of Central Missouri
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| Former names | CMSU Multipurpose Building (1976–2006); UCM Multipurpose Building (2006–2023) |
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| Coordinates | 38.757166°N 93.74924°W |
| Owner | University of Central Missouri |
| Operator | University of Central Missouri |
| Capacity | 6,500 for basketball 10,000 for concerts |
| Construction | |
| Opened | November 27, 1976 |
| Construction cost | $9.5 million |
| Architect | Mantel and Teeter, Kansas City, Missouri |
| Tenants | |
| Central Missouri Mules and Jennies (NCAA) Men's basketball Women's basketball Women's volleyball Indoor track | |