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Keaney Gymnasium

85 Keaney Rd

Kingston, RI 02881

Opened: January 1, 1953

Keaney Gymnasium is a multi-purpose arena in Kingston, Rhode Island on the campus of the University of Rhode Island. Built in 1953, it was the home of the university's men's and women's basketball teams until they moved to the adjacent Ryan Center in 2002. It is currently the home of the university's volleyball team.

The arena opened in 1953 and seats 3,385 (plus room for 500 standing-room only spectators). The arena was named in honor of Rhode Island football coach, chemistry professor, basketball coach and athletic director Frank Keaney. Seating is in a two-tiered arrangement, with the top tier being "U"-shaped. At the west end of the arena there are bleachers in the former stage area of the building. The arena hosted the NCAA Basketball Tournament first-round games for three years, from 1967 to 1969. Designed by Oresto DiSaia, it was built to replace Rodman Hall, a castle-like building built in 1928, located across the street from the present library. Rodman Hall currently houses the school's library sciences, landscape architecture, and journalism departments.

Last 10 Games
Date	Opponents	Result

Mar 2, 2002	St. Bonaventure @ Rhode Island	72 - 80
Feb 20, 2002	Richmond @ Rhode Island	51 - 52
Feb 9, 2002	Duquesne @ Rhode Island	72 - 69
Feb 6, 2002	Temple @ Rhode Island	42 - 71
Feb 2, 2002	UMass @ Rhode Island	70 - 59
Jan 23, 2002	Xavier @ Rhode Island	49 - 67
Jan 20, 2002	Fordham @ Rhode Island	71 - 58
Jan 9, 2002	St. Josephs @ Rhode Island	71 - 87
Dec 22, 2001	Northeastern @ Rhode Island	67 - 66
Dec 1, 2001	Providence @ Rhode Island	71 - 59