Bowers Stadium

Elliott T. Bowers Stadium is a 12,593-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.[3] Previously, the team played their homes games at Pritchett Field, which currently plays host to the University's women soccer team.[4] The Bearkats are members of the Southland Conference. Bowers Stadium is also home to the Huntsville Hornets, the local high school team.

Elliot T. Bowers Stadium
Bowers Stadium
Location620 Bowers Boulevard
Huntsville, Texas 77340
Coordinates30°42′50″N 95°32′30″W
OwnerSam Houston State University
OperatorSam Houston State University
Executive suitesPressbox-Upper Level: 5 premium suites and President's box
Fieldhouse: Bearkat Lounge
Capacity12,593 (2014–present)[1]
12,976 (2011–2013)[2]
14,000 (1982–2010)
Record attendance16,148
October 24, 1994
vs. Alcorn State
SurfaceReal Grass Pro artificial Surface (2007–present)
Construction
Broke ground1985
OpenedSeptember 13, 1986
Tenants
SHSU Bearkats (NCAA) (1986–present)

History

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.[5]

Renovations

In 2012, brand-new orange chairbacks were installed, replacing the older chairbacks previously in their place.[6]

In April 2013, The stadium 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. New video graphics were designed and put in place for the video scoreboard as well.[7][8]

Features

The stadium includes several suites. In addition to the Presidential suite seating 50 people, there are five other suites in the press box third level. Two of the five can seat up to eight while the remaining three can seat up to six. Additionally, the Bearkat Lounge in the Ron Mafridge Fieldhouse can hold up to 100 and the adjacent deck can hold another 75-100 individuals.[9]

Home Record

The Bearkats are 85–41–1 since opening Bowers Stadium,[3] and ranks as one of the toughest venues in the Southland Conference.

See also

References
  1. "Bearkat Game Notes" (PDF). Sam Houston State Athletics. Retrieved August 29, 2014.
  2. "Sam Houston State BearKats 2013 Football Media Supplement" (PDF). Sam Houston State Athletics. p. 2. Retrieved September 17, 2013.
  3. "Elliot T. Bowers Stadium". Sam Houston State Athletics. Retrieved April 24, 2013.
  4. "Joseph Pritchett Field". Sam Houston State Athletics. Retrieved April 24, 2013.
  5. "Elliott T. Bowers Stadium and Fieldhouse". Sam Houston State University. Archived from the original on October 6, 2014. Retrieved April 24, 2013.
  6. "Bowers Stadium gets a face lift". Sam Houston State Athletics. Retrieved April 24, 2013.
  7. "Bowers Stadium elevator policies announced". Sam Houston State Athletics. Retrieved April 24, 2013.
  8. "Regents Approve Construction, Tuition Increase". SHSU Today@Sam. Retrieved April 24, 2013.
  9. "Bowers Stadium Premium Suites". Sam Houston State University. Retrieved November 19, 2014.


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