Ahearn Field House
Ahearn Field House is one of the athletic buildings on the campus of Kansas State University in Manhattan, Kansas. It is the former home of the Wildcats men's basketball and volleyball teams and is currently home to the indoor track and field squad. It also houses facilities for the Department of Kinesiology and the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics.
"The Old Barn" | |
| Location | 1700 College Heights Road Manhattan, Kansas 66506 |
|---|---|
| Owner | Kansas State University |
| Operator | Kansas State University |
| Capacity | 5,000 (volleyball) 12,220 (basketball, 1987) |
| Record attendance | 5,287 (volleyball, 2003) 14,028 (basketball, 1951) |
| Construction | |
| Broke ground | 1949 |
| Opened | December 9, 1950 |
| Construction cost | $2 million |
| Tenants | |
| Kansas State Wildcats | |
The facility was named in honor of Michael F. "Mike" Ahearn. In 42 years at K-State, Ahearn served in a variety of roles, including as a coach, professor, Head of the Department of Physical Education, and Director of Athletics. Kansas State's men's basketball team posted an all-time record in Ahearn Field House of 369-96 (.793), including six undefeated seasons.
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