Sharp Gymnasium

The Frank and Lucille Sharp Gymnasium is a 1,000-seat[1] multi-purpose arena in Houston, Texas. It was built in 1963 and is home to the Houston Baptist University Huskies basketball and volleyball teams.[2]

Sharp Gymnasium
Full nameFrank and Lucille Sharp Physical Education Building
Location7502 Fondren Road
Houston, Texas 77074
Coordinates29°41′42″N 95°31′01″W
OwnerHouston Baptist University
OperatorHouston Baptist University
Capacity1,000[1]
SurfaceMulti-surface
Construction
Built1963
Opened1964
Renovated1994, 2011
Tenants
Houston Baptist Huskies men's basketball
Houston Baptist Huskies women's basketball
Houston Baptist Huskies women's volleyball
Website
www.hbuhuskies.com/sports/2011/9/21/Facilities.aspx

Sharp Gymnasium served as the temporary home court for the 2007-08 Rice Owls women's team for nine home games while Rice University renovated Autry Court to Tudor Fieldhouse.[3][4]

  • A jump ball begins a men's basketball game at Sharp Gymnasium on February 18, 2008 between against the Dallas Christian Crusaders.
  • A crowd gathers on the basketball court at Sharp Gymnasium after a men's basketball game between the Houston Baptist Huskies and Bacone Warriors on February 9, 2008.

See also

References
  1. "Quick Facts" (PDF). Houston Baptist University Athletics. Retrieved September 4, 2016.
  2. "Facilities". Houston Baptist University Athletics. Retrieved September 4, 2016.
  3. "Women's Basketball 2007-2008 Schedule". Rice University Athletics. Retrieved September 4, 2016.
  4. "Autry Court renovation ready to roll". Rice University Athletics. July 17, 2007. Retrieved September 4, 2016.


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