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2026 and then: Allen Arena marks its 25th anniversary
Lipscomb Athletic Director Philip Hutcheson and former basketball star can still recall the visceral charm of McQuiddy Gymnasium, where fans were so close they had to make room just to let a player throw an inbound pass. To anyone who saw a game there, it felt less like a modern college campus and more like a scene straight out of the movie Hoosiers. But as Lipscomb University set its sights on the national stage of NCAA Division 1 athletics at the turn of the millennium, the beloved McQuiddy was no longer enough to hold the school’s growing ambitions. McQuiddy Gymnasium This year marks the 25th anniversary of the opening of Allen…
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Over two decades later, a look back at how Allen Arena came to be
Ever heard of the phrase “If these walls could talk”? It’s an expression that references the history of a certain place and the things that have many things that have happened there. Well, if the walls could talk in Allen Arena, they would certainly have a lot of things to say and plenty of stories to tell. Since first opening its doors in 2001, it’s seen everything from musical performances, chapel services, award shows, buzzer-beaters, and court stormings. The home of the Bisons has been the setting for many moments and memories that have been etched into Lipscomb history forever. But how did Allen Arena come to be? Why is…
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2010 Special Olympics Tennessee basketball tournament
Lipscomb recently hosted the 2010 state basketball tournament of Special Olympics Tennessee. Here are some photos from the Opening Ceremonies, held in Allen Arena, and from the games, played in the Student Activity Center.
