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A.J. Palumbo Center
600 Forbes Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15282
Opened: June 11, 1988
Originally known as the A.J. Palumbo Center, and now called the UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse, is a 3,500 seat multi-purpose arena in the Uptown area of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania served by exits on both Interstate 376 and Interstate 579. The arena originally opened in 1988, and is part of Duquesne University. It is home to both the Duquesne Dukes basketball and volleyball programs.

The facility was originally known as the A.J. Palumbo Center. It was named in honor of its benefactor, Antonio J. Palumbo, who was elected to the Duquesne University board of directors and, in 1987, received an honorary doctorate of Business and Administration from Duquesne.

In 2006, the Palumbo Center underwent major renovations. In addition to resurfacing the basketball court, upgrading video monitors, and replacing some seating sections, the facility was updated and renovated to include:
  • New men's and women's basketball staff offices
  • Recruiting suite
  • Video breakdown room
  • Strength and conditioning facilities
  • Athletic trainer facilities
The center housed the administrative offices for the athletic department and facility management. The center was also open to intramural sports and other recreation groups; however, in 2007, Duquesne University completed a new five-story recreational facility on Forbes Ave. near the A.J. Palumbo Center, which was-then the primary facility for recreational sports and activities.

After the 2009-2010 basketball season, Duquesne University began further renovations on the Palumbo Center. A new center-hung scoreboard was installed as well as new corner scoreboards. In addition, then-current bleacher seating on the north end of the arena was replaced with permanent stadium chairs. The University also received $1.8 million in private donations to upgrade the locker rooms for the men's and women's basketball teams and the volleyball team. It was called the James and Janice Schaming Athletic Center, named after the largest donor.
Last 10 Games
Date Opponents Result
Feb 2, 2021Dayton @ Duquesne 64 - 69
Jan 30, 2021St. Josephs @ Duquesne 50 - 67
Jan 20, 2021Rhode Island @ Duquesne 69 - 71
Jan 9, 2021Fordham @ Duquesne 45 - 48
Jan 5, 2021Davidson @ Duquesne 61 - 48
Mar 9, 2019Dayton @ Duquesne 78 - 67
Mar 2, 2019UMass @ Duquesne 73 - 80
Feb 16, 2019George Washington @ Duquesne 69 - 85
Feb 6, 2019St. Bonaventure @ Duquesne 51 - 49
Jan 30, 2019Rhode Island @ Duquesne 72 - 75