Alumni Gymnasium (Rider University)

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Alumni Gymnasium (Rider University)
Location Rider University
Coordinates 40°16′44″N74°44′07″W / 40.2788°N 74.7354°W / 40.2788; -74.7354
TypeMultipurpose arena
Capacity 1,650
Construction
Built1958
Opened1958
Renovated2012

Alumni Gymnasium is a 1,650-seat multi-purpose arena in Lawrenceville, New Jersey. It is home to the Rider University Broncs basketball, volleyball and wrestling teams. It was one of the first buildings built on the Lawrenceville campus upon moving from downtown Trenton. Its first event was the school's 1958 commencement; the first Broncs basketball game was the home opener against Seton Hall. The Northeast Conference men's basketball championship games were held there from 1993 to 1995.

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