With an area of 67,000 square feet (6,200 m2),[2] the center is the recreation home for students attending the university.

In addition, the center has been the home of the NCAA Division I Texas A&M–Corpus Christi Islanders women's volleyball team since it opened.

The Islanders men's and women's basketball teams have used the venue as their home court for some games since opening.

Other home games are at the off-campus American Bank Center.

[3] The ribbon cutting opening ceremony and first men's basketball game at the facility were held on January 24, 2009.