A new era of Saint Joseph's basketball begins in 2009-10, with the opening of the Michael J. Hagan '85 Arena. The culmination of a 16-month project of the expansion and renovation of Alumni Memorial Fieldhouse Hagan Arena has a capacity of 4,200, which is an increase of 1,000 from the Fieldhouse. It has many more amenities to enhance the Saint Joseph's fan experience, while providing the basketball program with a top-notch facility, which still preserves the homecourt advantage enjoyed for so many years at Alumni Memorial Fieldhouse.
Among the amenities now in Hagan Arena are new premium seating section with chair backs; a new upper level concourse with additional restrooms and concession stands; a fully air-conditioned arena; a new will-call entrance as well as additional ticket entrances in the back of the arena; renovated visiting team locker rooms; and an expanded media room.
Michael J. Hagan '85, and his wife, Joyce, are the lead benefactors for the most comprehensive enhancement of athletic facilities in Saint Joseph's history.
"The Arena is spectacular in every way. But the main thing is that the spirit that is Saint Joseph's University has not changed," said Hawk basketball coach Phil Martelli.
Hagan Arena was dedicated on October 17, 2009, with the inaugural game taking place on November 13, 2009, as the Hawks' men's basketball team hosts Drexel.
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