Memorial Hall (Delaware State)

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Memorial Hall
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Memorial Hall prior to a 2015 men's basketball game between Lamar and Delaware State
Memorial Hall (Delaware State)
Location Dover, Delaware
Coordinates 39°11′15″N75°32′36″W / 39.1876°N 75.5434°W / 39.1876; -75.5434
Public transitAiga bus trans.svg DART First State bus: 109, 112, 301
Owner Delaware State University
Operator Delaware State University Department of Athletics
Capacity 1,800 [1]
Tenants
Delaware State Hornets (NCAA)
Men's basketball
Women's basketball

Memorial Hall is a 1,800-seat [1] multi-purpose arena in Dover, Delaware. It is home to the Delaware State University Hornets men's and women's basketball teams and women's volleyball team. [2]

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References

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  2. "Facilities". Delaware State University.