Jerry M. Hughes Athletics Center

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]

Jerry M. Hughes Athletics Center

"The Multi"
Former names	CMSU Multipurpose Building (1976–2006); UCM Multipurpose Building (2006-2023)
Coordinates	38.757166°N 93.74924°W / 38.757166; -93.74924
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