Bowers Stadium
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| Location | 620 Bowers Boulevard Huntsville, Texas 77340 |
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| Coordinates | 30°42′50″N 95°32′30″W / 30.71389°N 95.54167°W |
| Owner | Sam Houston State University |
| Operator | Sam Houston State University |
| Capacity | 12,976 (2011-present)[1] 14,000 (1982-2010) |
| Record attendance | 16,148 October 24, 1994 vs. Alcorn State |
| Surface | Real Grass Pro artificial Surface (2007–present) |
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| Broke ground | 1985 |
| Opened | September 13, 1986 |
| Tenants | |
| SHSU Bearkats (NCAA) (1986–present) | |
Elliott T. Bowers Stadium is a 12,976-seat multi-purpose stadium in Huntsville, Texas, in the United States. The stadium has been home to the Sam Houston State University Bearkats football since 1986.[2] Previously, the team played their homes games at Pritchett Field, which currently plays host to the University's women soccer team.[3] The Bearkats are members in the Southland Conference. Bowers Stadium is also home to the Huntsville Hornets, the local high school team. The stadium recently added a video replay system scoreboard, an elevator leading up to the press box, and guest suites in the place of the old coach's press box section.[4][5]
Bowers stadium was named in honor of Dr. Elliott T. Bowers, a former president of Sam Houston State University. The stadium is located on campus at Sam Houston State University. The address for Bowers Stadium is 620 Bowers Blvd, Huntsville, Texas.[6]
In 2012, brand-new orange chairbacks were installed, replacing the older chairbacks previously in their place.[7] New video graphics were designed and put in place for the video scoreboard as well.
Home Record
The Bearkats are 85–41–1 since opening Bowers Stadium,[2] and ranks as one of the toughest venues in the Southland Conference.
References
- ^ "Sam Houston State BearKats 2013 Football Media Supplement" (PDF). Sam Houston State Athletics. p. 2. Retrieved September 17, 2013.
- ^ a b "Elliot T. Bowers Stadium". Sam Houston State Athletics. Retrieved April 24, 2013.
- ^ "Joseph Pritchett Field". Sam Houston State Athletics. Retrieved April 24, 2013.
- ^ "Bowers Stadium elevator polices announced". Sam Houston State Athletics. Retrieved April 24, 2013.
- ^ "Regents Approve Construction, Tuition Increase". SHSU Today@Sam. Retrieved April 24, 2013.
- ^ "Elliott T. Bowers Stadium and Fieldhouse". Sam Houston State University. Retrieved April 24, 2013.
- ^ "Bowers Stadium gets a face lift". Sam Houston State Athletics. Retrieved April 24, 2013.
External links
- Sam Houston State Football
- Bowers Stadium at buildingshsu
- Bowers Stadium at Gobearkats.com
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