Bob Carpenter Center

Bob Carpenter Center is a 5,000-seat multi-purpose arena in Newark, Delaware, named in honor of the late benefactor and trustee, R. R. M. Carpenter, Jr. Students at the University of Delaware have given it the nickname "The Bob." The arena opened in 1992 and facility was designed by HOK Sport, who have been involved in more than 150 sports and recreation projects. The building cost $20.5 million. It is home to the University of Delaware Blue Hens basketball team. It hosted a campaign rally for Vice-President Al Gore in 1996 and all or part of the 1997-2001 America East Conference men's basketball tournaments. The arena section of the building is named in honor of Frank E. Acierno, a local businessman and developer, who donated $1 million to the Bob Carpenter Center, the largest gift from a single donor. It is also a usual host of other venues, such as the WWE, and music concerts