Lutz-Yelton Convocation Center (LYCC)
Located on the south perimeter of campus, the LYCC is the convocation center and home to athletic events in the sports of men’s and women’s basketball, volleyball, and wrestling. Also housed in the LYCC are athletic training facilities, offices, team locker rooms, restrooms and a concession area. The LYCC also includes the following:
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The Kathleen Dover Theatre
The theatre is a multifunctional facility that seats 555. Throughout the year, various events are scheduled, such as the GWU music performance group concerts, student entertainment activities, GWU Theatre productions, and sports teams.
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The Wright Concourse
The Concourse is the main entrance area to the convocation center. The room is large enough to have receptions, class registration and other events. Above the main concourse is a general-purpose meeting area called the Abernethy Bulldog Suite. It is used frequently during basketball season for pre-game and halftime activities for athletic boosters.
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The Paul Porter Arena
The Paul Porter Arena is the venue that hosts athletic events and other large events on campus. There is seating for approximately 2,990 in the arena. Paul Porter Arena also includes Holbrook Court, the basketball court named for former Gardner-Webb men’s basketball coach Eddie Holbrook.
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Indoor Walking/Jogging Track
A lighted, air-conditioned indoor walking/jogging track is located on the upper level of Lutz-Yelton Convocation Center. This is for use by Gardner-Webb students, faculty and staff as well as authorized community individuals and groups. Eight and one-quarter laps equal one mile. This area is open daily from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. except during conflicting university
History of the LYCC
The Lutz-Yelton Foundation was formed by family members that owned the oldest petroleum company in Cleveland County, the Lutz-Yelton Oil Company. In 1980, they invested $500,000 for the Convocation Center to be built and began providing annual scholarships in 1987 to graduating high school seniors from Rutherford, Polk, and Cleveland Counties. The Lutz-Yelton Convocation Center and Lutz-Yelton Hall are named in honor of these families who continue to provide support to our University.