Marquette University Athletics
The Al McGuire Center
5/11/2007 12:00:00 AM | Women's Volleyball
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Accordingly, the Al McGuire Center, a $31-million, 120,000-square foot facility features an international sized volleyball sport court, large and comfortably designed men's and women's locker rooms and lounges; a media room to accommodate local and national press; a two-tiered, 4,000-plus seat arena for volleyball games, complete with concession areas; the Marquette University Athletics Hall of Fame, which serves as a small museum promoting the fine tradition of Marquette athletics, including a prominent display dedicated to Coach McGuire; and the Commons Area, located in the arena concourse, which will serve as a gathering place for pre-and post-game receptions and other University events.
Equally important, the Center includes academic support facilities equipped with computers and spaces designated for study and tutoring, sports medicine facilities designed to provide rehabilitation and physical therapy to student-athletes with sports injuries, and a strength and conditioning center containing the latest equipment to help student athletes achieve optimal physical fitness.
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Volleyball at the Al McGuire Center:
- The Al McGuire Center hosted its first volleyball match on Friday, Sept. 3, 2004. Marquette defeated North Dakota State on that same day, 3-0 in its first effort at "The Al."
- On Oct. 2, 2005 for a match vs. Notre Dame, 1,074 Marquette faithful packed the Al McGuire Center, setting a new attendance record. It lasted less than a year, however, as fans - 1,076 to be exact - filled the seats of The Al once more, this time against Louisville, Sept. 24, 2006, breaking the record for the second consecutive year.
- The Al McGuire Center will play host to the BIG EAST Volleyball Championships for the first time in 2007, Nov. 16-18.
- In three season at The Al, Marquette holds a 28-16 overall record.
The Locker Room
Among the many amenities the Al McGuire Center provides the Marquette volleyball program is a brand new, fully furnished locker room and lounge.
The Marquette locker room has plenty of space for player equipment, storage and relaxing. Adjacent to the locker area is a shower and vanity area.
In addition to the spacious locker room, a large lounge exists for players to relax and for the team to meet or watch film.
The game floor of the Al McGuire Center is just off the entrance to the locker room.
In addition, the training room and strenghth and conditioning center are steps away from the locker room, offering the convenience expected for a facility like the Al McGuire Center.
