The Northeast Conference men's basketball tournament was held there four times.
[1] The inaugural game was held on November 30, 1985, when Robert Morris lost to Duquesne 80-65.
[2] The building, named for the university's president from 1967 to 1989, replaced the John Jay Center in 1985.
[3] Robert Morris University announced plans to either renovate and expand or build a brand new arena for Colonials basketball in 2010.
[4] The Sewall Center held its last event, a volleyball tournament, on September 15-16, 2017, after which demolition started.