Rupp Arena

Lexington Gets Update on Rupp Arena Project

Stu Johnson | Kentucky Public Radio — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 18:53:40 +0000

In about a month, more details are expected on who should design the renovation of Lexington’s Rupp Arena.

Louisville Cards Begin NCAA Title Quest in Lexington

Rick Howlett — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 20:23:13 +0000

With the number one overall seed, a Big East Tournament title and a nine-game winning streak on its resume, the University of Louisville begins play in the men’s NCAA basketball tournament tomorrow in Lexington.

The Cards take on North Carolina A&T, which defeated Liberty in Tuesday’s play-in game. It was the Aggies’ first-ever NCAA tournament victory.

U of L senior guard Peyton Siva says the Cards are clicking—as a team--at the right time.

Firm Chosen to Develop Financial Plan for Rupp Renovation

Kentucky Public Radio's Brenna Angel — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 20:33:12 +0000

A Minneapolis-based consulting firm will help the Lexington Center Corp. develop a financial plan to pay for a renovation of Rupp Arena and construction of a new convention center. Conventions, Sports & Leisure International was picked for the job today at a meeting of the Lexington Center Board of Directors.

“If the finances don’t work, it doesn’t go," said board chairman Cecil Dunn.