Costello Athletic Center

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Costello Athletic Center
Costello Athletic Center
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Costello Athletic Center
Full nameCostello Athletic Center
Location Lowell, Massachusetts
Coordinates 42°39′20″N71°19′27″W / 42.6555°N 71.3242°W / 42.6555; -71.3242
Owner University of Massachusetts Lowell
Operator University of Massachusetts Lowell
Capacity 850
Opened1964
Tenants
University of Massachusetts Lowell basketball

Costello Athletic Center is a 2,000-seat multi-purpose arena located at 261 Riverside St. Lowell, Massachusetts. It is home to the University of Massachusetts Lowell River Hawks men's and women's basketball teams. On either side of the gymnasium there are bleachers overlooking the court for spectators to watch. [1] In 2020, the building was renovated by Beacon Architectural Associates. The renovations include a new team room, expansion of the training room, and renovations to the locker room and bathrooms. The total cost was $3,048,000 and construction lasted for 6 months. [2]

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References

  1. "Facilities". goriverhawks.com. Retrieved 20 June 2018.
  2. "Costello Athletic Center". bbbcorp. Retrieved 2021-11-15.