McGuirk Arena

McGuirk Arena
	Interior in 2007
Former names	Ryan Hall; Daniel P. Rose Center (until 2010)
Location	Mount Pleasant, Michigan
Coordinates	43°34′51″N84°46′26″W / 43.580888°N 84.773941°W
Owner	Central Michigan University
Capacity	5,200 (1973–2009); 5,300 (2010–present)
Record attendance	5,425 (January 28, 2023 vs. Western Michigan)
Construction
Opened	1973
Renovated	2009–10
Construction cost	$22.5 million (2010 renovation)
Tenants
	Central Michigan Chippewas (NCAA); Men's basketball ; Women's basketball; Women's gymnastics; Women's volleyball; Wrestling

Last updated December 18, 2024

McGuirk Arena, previously known as the Daniel P. Rose Center and Rose Arena, is a multi-purpose arena, in Mount Pleasant, Michigan, United States. The arena opened in 1973 and is part of a larger facility known as the CMU Events Center. The arena is home to the Central Michigan University Chippewas men's and women's basketball, women's gymnastics, women's volleyball, and men's wrestling teams.

Amenities

The facility features a pair of club rooms, the largest of which is a 1,600-square-foot (150 m²) space with room for 130 Chippewa fans and plush leather-chair seating for 88. It also features a 360-square-foot (33 m²) outdoor patio and is available for receptions, meetings and banquet^[1]

History

Ryan Hall/Rose Arena took over as the main hub for Central Michigan's indoor athletic events in 1973 in part of the project to move the athletic events to the south end of campus. Prior to its opening, the main gymnasium was Finch Fieldhouse, itself built in 1951 on South Franklin Street to replace the original Central Hall on Warriner Mall. Previous seating capacity was 5,200.

Toilet Paper tradition

Prior to 1988, fans would throw toilet paper after a CMU men's basketball player made the first basket. It was estimated that 3,000 rolls were used each game, causing a shortage. Fans would even steal paper from the bathrooms. The Mid-American Conference began assessing technical fouls in 1988 for stopping play and putting the players at risk, thus ending the tradition.^[2]

The tradition returned during the 2022-23 season, though the ceremonial toss was shifted to pregame. The modern Toilet Paper Toss encouraged the new attendance record for the facility, hosting arch-rival Western Michigan on January 28, 2023. The Chippewas overcame an 11-point deficit to log a game-winning three-pointer with 6.6 seconds to go for a 70-69 final.^[3]

Renovation

In 2009–2010, the CMU Events Center underwent a $20 million renovation that included reconfigured seating in the arena, increasing seating capacity to 5,300 from the previous capacity of 5,200. The Daniel P. Rose Center would become McGuirk Arena with the court naming rights to John Kulhavi.^[1]^[4]^[5]

Mascot

Rowdie was introduced as the arena's official mascot after the men's basketball team made a trip to the NCAA Men's Basketball tournament in 2003.^[6] Rowdie, named after the "Rose Rowdies" student section at that time, has since hosted numerous events supporting various causes. In 2008 Rowdie hosted a basketball game featuring mascots from around Mid-Michigan including Sparty from Michigan State.^[7]

Notable athletes

Retired numbers

Dan Majerle #44 (men's basketball)
Sue Nissen #22 (women's basketball)
Dan Roundfield #32 (men's basketball)
James McElroy #14 (men's basketball)
Mel McLaughlin #14 (men's basketball)
Ben Poquette #50 (men's basketball)

NBA/ABA players

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The 2013–14 Central Michigan Chippewas men's basketball team represented Central Michigan University during the 2013–14 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The Chippewas, led by second year head coach Keno Davis, played their home games at the McGuirk Arena as members of the West Division of the Mid-American Conference. They finished the season 10–21, 3–15 in MAC play to finish in fifth place in the West Division. They lost in the first round of the MAC tournament to Eastern Michigan.

The 2016–17 Central Michigan Chippewas women's basketball team represented Central Michigan University during the 2016–17 NCAA Division I women's basketball season. The Chippewas, led by tenth-year head coach Sue Guevara, played their home games at McGuirk Arena as members of the West Division of the Mid-American Conference (MAC). They finished the season 23–9 overall, 15–3 during MAC play, to finish in first place, and win the MAC West Division, and MAC regular season championships. As the No. 1 seed in the MAC tournament, they were upset by No. 8 seed Western Michigan in the quarterfinals. They received an automatic bid to the 2017 Women's National Invitation Tournament, where they lost in the first round at Wright State.

The 2017–18 Central Michigan Chippewas men's basketball team represented Central Michigan University during the 2017–18 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The Chippewas, led by sixth-year head coach Keno Davis, played their home games at McGuirk Arena as members of the West Division of the Mid-American Conference. They finished the season 21–14, 7–11 in MAC play to finish in fifth place in the West Division. They defeated Bowling Green in the first round of the MAC tournament before losing in the quarterfinals to Buffalo. They were invited to the CollegeInsider.com Tournament where they defeated Fort Wayne and Wofford to advance to the quarterfinals where they lost to Liberty.

The 2017–18 Central Michigan Chippewas women's basketball team represented Central Michigan University during the 2017–18 NCAA Division I women's basketball season. The Chippewas, led by eleventh year head coach Sue Guevara, played their home games at McGuirk Arena as members of the West Division of the Mid-American Conference. They finished the season 30–5, 16–1 in MAC play to win MAC West Division. They won the MAC women's tournament and earned an automatic to the NCAA women's tournament, where they upset LSU in the first round to win their first NCAA tournament win in school history, Ohio State in the second round to advanced to the sweet sixteen for the first time in school history. They lost to Oregon. With 30 wins, they finished with the most wins in school history.

The 2018–19 Central Michigan Chippewas men's basketball team represented Central Michigan University during the 2018–19 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The Chippewas, led by seventh-year head coach Keno Davis, played their home games at McGuirk Arena as members of the West Division of the Mid-American Conference. They finished the season 23–12, 10–8 in MAC play to finish in second place in the West Division. They defeated Western Michigan and Kent State to advance to the semifinals of the MAC tournament where they lost to Buffalo. They were invited to the College Basketball Invitational where they lost in the first round to DePaul.

The 2018–19 Central Michigan Chippewas women's basketball team represented Central Michigan University during the 2018–19 NCAA Division I women's basketball season. The Chippewas, led by twelfth-year head coach Sue Guevara, played their home games at McGuirk Arena as members of the West Division of the Mid-American Conference. They finished the season 25–8, 15–3 in MAC play to win the MAC West Division. The Chippewas advanced to the semifinals of the MAC women's tournament, losing there to Buffalo. They received an at-large bid to the NCAA women's tournament, losing to their in-state rival Michigan State in the first round.

The 2019–20 Central Michigan Chippewas men's basketball team represented Central Michigan University during the 2019–20 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The Chippewas, led by eighth-year head coach Keno Davis, played their home games at McGuirk Arena as members of the West Division of the Mid-American Conference. They finished the season 14–18, 7–11 in MAC play to finish in fourth place in the West Division. They lost in the first round of the MAC tournament to Ohio.

The 2020–21 Central Michigan Chippewas men's basketball team represented Central Michigan University in the 2020–21 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The Chippewas, led by ninth-year head coach Keno Davis, played their home games at McGuirk Arena in Mount Pleasant, Michigan as members of the Mid-American Conference. Starting this season, the MAC announced the removal of divisions. The Chippewas finished the season 7–16, 3–13 in MAC play to finish in 11th place. They failed to qualify for the MAC tournament.

The 2021–22 Central Michigan Chippewas men's basketball team represented Central Michigan University in the 2021–22 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The Chippewas, led by new head coach Tony Barbee, played their home games at McGuirk Arena in Mount Pleasant, Michigan as members of the Mid-American Conference.

The 2022–23 Central Michigan Chippewas men's basketball team represented Central Michigan University in the 2022–23 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The Chippewas, led by second year head coach Tony Barbee, played their home games at McGuirk Arena in Mount Pleasant, Michigan as members of the Mid-American Conference. They finished 10–21 with a 5–13 MAC record. They finished tied for ninth in the MAC and failed to qualify for the MAC tournament.

The 2023–24 Central Michigan Chippewas women's basketball team represented Central Michigan University during the 2023–24 NCAA Division I women's basketball season. The Chippewas, led by first-year head coach Kristin Haynie, played their home games at McGuirk Arena in Mount Pleasant, Michigan as members of the Mid-American Conference (MAC).

References

1 2 "Facilities". Central Michigan University.
↑ Conner, Floyd (2001). Basketball's Most Wanted:The Top 10 Book of Hoops' Outrageous Dunkers, incredible buzzer-beaters, and other oddities (1st ed.). Brassey's Inc. p. 264. ISBN 9781574883619 . Retrieved February 3, 2015.
↑ "Men's Basketball Defeats Western Michigan on Brian Taylor 3-Pointer in Closing Seconds, 70-69". Central Michigan University Athletics. 2023-01-28. Retrieved 2023-08-16.
↑ "Events Center". CMU.edu. Central Michigan University. 2009. Archived from the original on December 14, 2010. Retrieved January 7, 2011.
↑ "CMU announces Events Center naming gifts". CMU.edu (Press release). Central Michigan University. October 26, 2010. Retrieved January 7, 2011.^{[ permanent dead link ‍]}
↑ 2003 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament
↑ "Mascots team up for charity". The Morning Sun News. April 21, 2008. Retrieved October 26, 2015.

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[facilities-1] 1 2 "Facilities". Central Michigan University.

[2] Conner, Floyd (2001). Basketball's Most Wanted:The Top 10 Book of Hoops' Outrageous Dunkers, incredible buzzer-beaters, and other oddities (1st ed.). Brassey's Inc. p. 264. ISBN 9781574883619 . Retrieved February 3, 2015.

[3] "Men's Basketball Defeats Western Michigan on Brian Taylor 3-Pointer in Closing Seconds, 70-69". Central Michigan University Athletics. 2023-01-28. Retrieved 2023-08-16.

[4] "Events Center". CMU.edu. Central Michigan University. 2009. Archived from the original on December 14, 2010. Retrieved January 7, 2011.

[5] "CMU announces Events Center naming gifts". CMU.edu (Press release). Central Michigan University. October 26, 2010. Retrieved January 7, 2011.^{[ permanent dead link ‍]}

[6] 2003 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament

[7] "Mascots team up for charity". The Morning Sun News. April 21, 2008. Retrieved October 26, 2015.

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