Newman Arena

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F.R. Newman Arena
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Newman Arena is located in Bartels Hall
Newman Arena
LocationCampus Road
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY 14853
Coordinates 42°26′45″N76°28′36″W / 42.445794°N 76.476581°W / 42.445794; -76.476581
OwnerCornell University
OperatorCornell University
Capacity 4,472
OpenedJanuary 6, 1990
Tenants
Cornell Big Red (basketball & volleyball)

Newman Arena is a 4,473-seat multi-purpose arena at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York, located in Bartels Hall, which is adjacent to Lynah Rink. It is home to the Cornell Big Red basketball and volleyball teams. It also holds the home of Cornell wrestling for larger events. It opened in January 1990, replacing Barton Hall, which was remodeled to become a full-time indoor track venue. It was named for the late Floyd R. Newman, Class of 1912, a major benefactor to the university. [1]

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  1. "Cornell University - Newman Arena". www.cornellbigred.com. Retrieved 2017-08-29.