Bowers Stadium

Elliot T. Bowers Stadium
Bowers Stadium
Location	620 Bowers Boulevard Huntsville, Texas 77340
Coordinates	30°42′50″N 95°32′30″W / 30.71389°N 95.54167°W / 30.71389; -95.54167Coordinates: 30°42′50″N 95°32′30″W / 30.71389°N 95.54167°W / 30.71389; -95.54167
Broke ground	1985
Opened	September 13, 1986
Owner	Sam Houston State University
Operator	Sam Houston State University
Surface	Real Grass Pro artificial Surface (2007–present)
Capacity	12,976 (2011-present)[1] 14,000 (1982-2010)
Record attendance	16,148 October 24, 1994 vs. Alcorn State
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

External links

• Sam Houston State Football
• Bowers Stadium at buildingshsu
• Bowers Stadium at Gobearkats.com