Full name McNeese Arena Capacity 5,000 | Opened 1939 Owner McNeese State University | |
Location Lake Charles, Louisiana Operator McNeese State University Similar University Center, Burton Coliseum, Prather Coliseum, Sudduth Coliseum, L'Auberge du Lac Resort | ||
McNeese Arena, also known as Ralph O. Ward Gymnasium, is a 5,000 seat multi-purpose arena in Lake Charles, Louisiana. It was home to the McNeese State University Cowboys basketball team until the Burton Coliseum opened in 1976. It is named after Ralph O. Ward, who was head coach of the basketball team from 1952 to 1971.
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