McDonald Gym, built in 1958, is located on the campus of Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas. The building was completely renovated in 2006-07 as part of the Sheila Umphrey Recreation Center project completed in 2007. The gym's seating capacity was reduced from 4,200 to 500 as part of the renovation. McDonald Gym has been the home of the Lamar Lady Cardinals Volleyball Team since the renovation. The facility was named after the fourth president of Lamar Dr. F.L. McDonald. (1952-1967)Facility FeaturesIn addition to the competition volleyball arena, the facility has the following: Coaches offices for Volleyball, Cross Country, Tennis and Track & FieldSeparate team locker and shower facilities for each of the sports listed above. Shower and locker facilities are also provided for visiting teams, coaches, and officials.Athletic Training Suite - athletic training staff offices, treatment and rehabilitation areas, and hydrotherapy roomStudent athlete loungeStudent athlete study center - four private study rooms, computer lab with 14 workstations, and offices for two Athletic Academic Affairs coordinators.Prior to 2007As a 4,200 seat gymnasium, prior to the 2007 renovation project, the gym was home to both the Lamar Cardinals men's basketball team and Volleyball team from 1958 until the 1980-81 season. It was also the home of the Lamar Lady Cardinals basketball team from 1969 to 1980-81. Following the 1980-81 season, the basketball teams called the off-campus Beaumont Civic Center home from 1980-1984 until the construction of the 10,080 seat Montagne Center in 1984 gave the basketball teams a new on-campus home.
