Dugan Wellness Center

Dugan Wellness Center, opened in January, 2009, is located on the campus of Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi in Corpus Christi, Texas, United States. With an area of 67,000 square feet (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 $21 million construction 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]

Dugan Wellness Center

Location	6300 Ocean Drive, Corpus Christi, Texas 78412, United States
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

Facility features

The facility has two NCAA regulation basketball courts and a 9,000-square-foot (840 m²) strength and conditioning facility.^[5] It also has two multipurpose rooms for classes and two floors of workout equipment.^[6]

Southland Conference tournaments

The 2013, 2017, and 2021 Southland Conference women's volleyball tournaments were held at the Dugan Wellness Center, with the Islanders winning the 2021 tournament.^[7][8]

See also

• American Bank Center