The arena was previously the home of the Lady Cardinals volleyball team until renovations to McDonald Gym were completed in 2006–07.

The Montagne Center is a mixed-use facility with a split funding arrangement, as required by state statute.

[10] The arena floor can host sporting events including basketball, volleyball, wrestling, boxing and martial arts tournaments.

The arena floor (which can be expanded to 165' x121') can also be transformed into hosting graduation ceremonies, proms, dances, banquets and conferences.

The building includes the following in addition to the main arena area: Educational Area The educational wing houses the Lamar University Pathway Program, is located on the ground floor of the Montagne Center and contains a variety of instructional space designated to serve domestic and international students and ESOL teacher development.

Language contains 5 modern equipped classrooms, a computer lab/classroom, office and conference suite, and student lounge.

A small piece of the 2015 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament East Regional – Syracuse, New York is now part of the Montagne Center.

According to a November 2005 issue of the Cardinal Cadence, Lamar University's Alumni magazine, Rita severely damaged the roof leaving gaping holes.