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 Christian University[lower-alpha 1] Huskies basketball and volleyball teams.[2]
| Full name | Frank and Lucille Sharp Physical Education Building |
|---|---|
| Location | 7502 Fondren Road Houston, Texas 77074 |
| Coordinates | 29°41′42″N 95°31′01″W |
| Owner | Houston Christian University |
| Operator | Houston Christian University |
| Capacity | 1,000[1] |
| Surface | Multi-surface |
| Construction | |
| Built | 1963 |
| Opened | 1964 |
| Renovated | 1994, 2011 |
| Tenants | |
| Houston Christian Huskies men's basketball Houston Christian Huskies women's basketball Houston Christian Huskies women's volleyball | |
| Website | |
| hcuhuskies | |
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]
Year by year
The Huskies joined the Southland Conference prior to the 2013-2014 season. In the past 10 seasons they have had a winning record at home 6 times, and have hit double digits wins at home 3 times.
| Houston Christian Huskies | |||
| Season | Average Crowd | Largest Crowd | Home Record |
| 2013-14 | 701 | 922 | 5-8 |
| 2014-15 | 788 | 1,046 | 10-3 |
| 2015-16 | 750 | 1,082 | 12-3 |
| 2016-17 | 731 | 963 | 13-1 |
| 2017-18 | 680 | 963 | 5-8 |
| 2018-19 | 727 | 1,000 | 9-4 |
| 2019-20 | 689 | 921 | 2-9 |
| 2020-21 | 133* | 150* | 4-6 |
| 2021-22 | 631 | 1,000 | 7-6 |
| 2022-23 | 653 | 1,000 | 8-8 |
| 2023-24 | 577 | 924 | 5-8 |
| Total | 80–64 (.556) | ||
Gallery
- A tip-off 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.
Footnotes
- Known as Houston Baptist College from 1960 to 1973 and Houston Baptist University from 1973 to 2022.
References
- "Quick Facts" (PDF). Houston Baptist University Athletics. Retrieved September 4, 2016.
- "Facilities". Houston Christian University Athletics. Retrieved October 14, 2022.
- "Women's Basketball 2007-2008 Schedule". Rice University Athletics. Retrieved September 4, 2016.
- "Autry Court renovation ready to roll". Rice University Athletics. July 17, 2007. Retrieved September 4, 2016.
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