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  • 21 Aug, 2019

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Bogota Savings Bank Center

Fairleigh Dickinson Knights women's basketball

Fairleigh Dickinson Knights

The Bogota Savings Bank Center is a multi-purpose arena in Hackensack, New Jersey. Home to the Fairleigh Dickinson University Knights men's and women's basketball, volleyball, track and field teams, as well as many other sports, it was completed in 1987 and seats 1,852.

Originally called the Rothman Center, named for Mr. and Mrs. George Rothman, generous benefactors to the university, the arena's name was changed on January 18, 2024.

The center hosted the Northeast Conference men's basketball tournament final in the 2004–05 and 2005-06 seasons. The center also hosts various trade shows and special events ranging from doll shows and toy soldier shows to visits by Vice President George H. W. Bush in 1988 & former President Bill Clinton as well as former Vice President Al Gore. On October 21, 2009 the Rothman Center was visited by President Barack Obama. President Obama visited the Rothman Center to rally for former Governor of New Jersey Jon S. Corzine.

The Northeast Conference men's basketball tournament was held there three times.

See also

References

  1. ^ Mattura, Greg (February 26, 2016). "H.S. boys basketball: Rothman Center best home for Jambo". The Record. Retrieved September 17, 2020.
  2. ^ "Rothman Center". Fairleigh Dickinson University. Retrieved September 17, 2020.
  3. ^ "FDU, Bogota Savings Bank Announce Landmark Naming Rights Agreement". Bogota Savings Bank. Retrieved January 24, 2024.
  4. ^ Carino, Jerry (January 18, 2024). "FDU's Rothman Center, Rich in Hoops History, Has a New Name". NorthJersey.com. Retrieved January 24, 2024.
  5. ^ "FDU, Bogota Savings Bank Announce Landmark Naming Rights Agreement". FDU Knights. January 18, 2024. Retrieved January 24, 2024.

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