Lincoln University, PA - Lincoln University Athletics is excited to announce temporary hosting locations for the 2024-2025 women's and men's basketball home games as the Manuel Rivero Gymnasium undergoes a $35 million renovation. This transformative project, set to begin this month, reflects Lincoln's unwavering commitment to enhancing athletic facilities and creating an unparalleled experience for student-athletes and fans alike.

The extensive renovations will expand seating capacity from 1,600 to 2,700, providing a larger, more vibrant atmosphere for spectators. The project will also include new locker rooms for each team, an indoor batting facility for baseball and softball, a throwing area for track and field, a state-of-the-art weight room, infinity recovery pools, new coaches and administrators' offices with a conference room, a cutting-edge TV production area, and a 100-seat film room. Additionally, the football program will relocate its locker room to Rivero Hall, marking a new chapter for Lincoln Athletics.

 "I'm truly excited to begin this renovation to update our facilities and provide our student-athletes a premier experience to learn, liberate, and lead. We know this renovation will cause a temporary displacement, but we want to ensure that our fans, alumni, and students will not have to sacrifice the experience and service that you receive when attending events. We look forward to seeing you root on our teams in Oxford, Wilmington, and Philadelphia!" said Athletic Director Harry Stinson III.

Temporary Venues and Game Schedule
To ensure a seamless continuation of the basketball season, the Lions will play their home games at the following locations:
Goldey-Beacom College (Wilmington, DE):

• January 4: vs. Shaw University – 6:00 p.m. (WBB), 8:00 p.m. (MBB)

Saint Joseph's University - University City Location (Philadelphia, PA):

• January 6: vs. Fayetteville State University – 5:30 p.m. (WBB), 7:30 p.m. (MBB)
• February 12: vs. Elizabeth City State University – 5:30 p.m. (WBB), 7:30 p.m. (MBB)
• February 19: vs. Bluefield State University – 5:30 p.m. (WBB), 7:30 p.m. (MBB)

Oxford Area High School (Oxford, PA):

• January 18: vs. Bowie State University – 2:00 p.m. (WBB), 4:00 p.m. (MBB)
• January 26: vs. Virginia State University – 2:00 p.m. (WBB), 4:00 p.m. (MBB)
• February 15: vs. Virginia Union University – 2:00 p.m. (WBB), 4:00 p.m. (MBB)

A Vision for the Future
The Manuel Rivera Gymnasium's renovation promises to elevate Lincoln's athletic programs to new heights, creating a cutting-edge hub for competition, training, and development.
Lincoln University invites fans to join the Lions at their temporary locations and to continue their unwavering support during this exciting period of growth. Updates on the renovation and plans for the grand reopening of the Manuel Rivero Gymnasium will be shared throughout the process.