The John J. "Taps" Gallagher Center is a 2,400-seat multi-purpose arena in Lewiston, New York. The structure was initially built in 1949 and substantially renovated in 1999.[1] It is home to the Niagara University Purple Eagles basketball team. The center was renamed for Purple Eagles coach, John J. "Taps" Gallagher, in 1982[2]. Coach Gallagher guided the Purple Eagles for 31 seasons, beginning 1931. The lower level of Gallagher Center houses the Student Center and Campus Activities Office. Additional offices located in the Gallagher Center include
- Financial Aid Office
- Records
- Campus Ministry
- NUSGA
- Student Life
- Multicultural and International Student Affairs
- Athletics
- Marketing
References
Current Basketball Arenas in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference |
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| Alumni Gymnasium (Rider) • Arena at Harbor Yard (Fairfield) • Draddy Gymnasium (Manhattan) • Gallagher Center (Niagara) • Hynes Athletic Center (Iona) • Koessler Athletic Center (Canisius) • McCann Field House (Marist) • Reitz Arena (Loyola (MD)) • Times Union Center (Siena) • Yanitelli Center (Saint Peter's) |
