Ralph O. Ward Memorial Arena
| Former names | McNeese Arena (1939–1989) Ralph O. Ward Memorial Arena (1990–2000) |
|---|---|
| Location | Lake Charles, Louisiana |
| Coordinates | 30°10′54″N 93°12′55″W / 30.181805°N 93.215368°W |
| Owner | McNeese State University |
| Operator | McNeese State University |
| Capacity | 5,000 |
| Construction | |
| Opened | 1939 |
| Renovated | 1982 |
| Expanded | 2001 |
| Tenants | |
| Men's indoor track and field Women's indoor track and field McNeese State Cowboys basketball (1956–1971) | |
Ralph O. Ward Memorial Arena formerly McNeese Arena is a 5,000 seat multi-purpose arena located in the McNeese State Recreational Sports Complex in Lake Charles, Louisiana. It is named after Ralph O. Ward, who was head coach of the men's basketball team from 1952 to 1971. The arena is currently home of the men's and women's indoor track and field teams. The Department of Health & Human Performance and administration offices are also located in the building along with athletic facilities for students.