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McDonald Gym
4400 MLK Blvd
Beaumont, TX 77710
Opened: January 1, 1958
McDonald Gym, built in 1958, is located on the campus of Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas. The building was completely renovated in 2006-07 as part of the $17.8-million, 126,000 sq ft Sheila Umphrey Recreational Center project. The gym's seating capacity was reduced from 4,200 to 500 as part of the renovation. McDonald Gym has been the home of the Lamar Lady Cardinals Volleyball Team since the renovation. The facility was named after the fourth president of Lamar Dr. F.L. McDonald. (1952-1967) The original construction cost estimate in 1957-1958 was $850,000. Chambers Construction Company of Houston, Texas was the main construction contractor. Allco, LLC was the main contractor for the 2006-07 renovation.
Last 10 Games
Date Opponents Result
Feb 23, 1980SW Louisiana @ Lamar 87 - 90
Feb 16, 1980Arkansas St. @ Lamar 53 - 80
Feb 11, 1980McNeese State @ Lamar 82 - 105
Feb 2, 1980UT Arlington @ Lamar 81 - 118
Jan 26, 1980Louisiana Tech @ Lamar 60 - 74
Jan 21, 1980Portland State @ Lamar 78 - 99
Jan 19, 1980Pan American @ Lamar 79 - 86
Jan 9, 1980South Carolina State @ Lamar 70 - 91
Jan 3, 1980Oklahoma City @ Lamar 82 - 102
Dec 6, 1979Texas Southern @ Lamar 88 - 98