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Dugan Wellness Center

27°42′41.3″N 97°19′27.7″W / 27.711472°N 97.324361°W / 27.711472; -97.324361OwnerTexas A&M University–Corpus ChristiOperatorTexas A&M University–Corpus ChristiCapacity1,200^[1]ConstructionBuilt2007–2009OpenedJanuary 24, 2009Construction costOriginal: $21 millionTenantsTexas 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

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]

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]

References

^ Martinez, Quinton (October 21, 2019). "Planning for the future: Texas A&M-Corpus Christi has ambitious plan for athletic growth". Corpus Christi Caller-Times. Retrieved January 30, 2020.
^ "Dugan Wellness Center at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Receives NIRSA Outstanding Sports Facilities Award" (PDF). Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi. February 8, 2010. Retrieved February 1, 2020.
^ "New Fitness Facility at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi to be Named 'Dr. Jack and Susie Dugan Wellness Center'". Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi. June 1, 2007. Retrieved January 30, 2020.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
^ "Coastlines February 2009". Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi. Retrieved January 30, 2020.
^ "Dugan Wellness Center". Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi. Retrieved January 30, 2020.
^ "RECREATIONAL SPORTS". Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi. Retrieved January 30, 2020.
^ "2017 Southland Conference Volleyball Tournament". Southland Conference. Retrieved January 30, 2020.
^ "Women's Volleyball" (PDF). Southland Conference. pp. 24–25. Retrieved January 30, 2020.

External links

Official site

The Texas A&M University System

v t e Texas A&M–Corpus Christi Islanders men's basketball
Venues	American Bank Center (2004–present) Dugan Wellness Center (alternate; 2008–present)
Culture & lore	Izzy the Islander
People	Head coaches Statistical leaders
Seasons	List of seasons 1999–2000 2000–01 2001–02 2002–03 2003–04 2004–05 2005–06 2006–07 2007–08 2008–09 2009–10 2010–11 2011–12 2012–13 2013–14 2014–15 2015–16 2016–17 2017–18 2018–19 2019–20 2020–21 2021–22 2022–23 2023–24 2024–25

v t e Texas A&M–Corpus Christi Islanders women's basketball
Venues	American Bank Center (2004–present) Dugan Wellness Center (alternate; 2008–present)
Culture & lore	Izzy the Islander
People	Head coaches
Seasons	1999–2000 2000–01 2001–02 2002–03 2003–04 2004–05 2005–06 2006–07 2007–08 2008–09 2009–10 2010–11 2011–12 2012–13 2013–14 2014–15 2015–16 2016–17 2017–18 2018–19 2019–20 2020–21 2021–22 2022–23 2023–24