Texas A&M–Commerce Field House

Texas A&M University-Commerce Field House or University Field House is a 3,055 seat multi-purpose arena on the campus of Texas A&M University–Commerce in Commerce, Texas. It was built in 1950 when the school was known as East Texas State Teachers College. It is the home of the Texas A&M–Commerce Lions men's and women's basketball teams, as well as home to Lions volleyball. The Field House is also used as the location for the university's commencement exercises.[1]

Texas A&M University-Commerce Field House
"The Fieldhouse"
The Field House in March 2015
Location2600 South Neal Street,
Commerce, Texas, 75428
Coordinates33.245337°N 95.907619°W / 33.245337; -95.907619
OwnerTexas A&M University–Commerce
OperatorTexas A&M University–Commerce
Capacity3,055
Record attendance2,446
SurfaceHardwood
Construction
Broke ground1949
OpenedSeptember 1, 1950
Renovated1969, 1991, 2009
Expanded1969
Construction cost$325,000 (1950) (Costs would be roughly $4.25 million in 2010)
ArchitectGeorge L. Dahl
Tenants
Texas A&M–Commerce Lions men's basketball (1950–present)
Texas A&M–Commerce Lions women's basketball (1971–present)
Texas A&M–Commerce Lions women's volleyball (1978–present)

History

The A&M–Commerce Field House before a basketball game against the Eastern New Mexico Greyhounds in 2016

In the fall of 1949, East Texas State president James Gee first announced the construction of the Field House and Memorial Stadium. At a cost of $325,000, the crews of George L. Dahl were able to complete the project in just over a year. Since the original structure was built, there was a renovation in 1969 that included a two-story addition for classrooms and offices, a dressing room and a storage area. A third renovation came in 1991 to include the installation of new bleachers, scoreboards, heating and ventilation and a refurbishment of the one-acre maple hardwood floor. In 2009, the Field House received its most modern renovations with a brand new playing floor, digital scoreboards, new ventilation and heating, more efficient lighting, renovations to offices and classrooms, new basketball goals with digital shot-clocks.[2]

Men's Basketball Attendance

Rk.DateOpponentAttendanceResult
Highest attendance
1November 29, 2018Angelo State2,446W 81–72
2January 21, 2017West Texas A&M2,368W 104–103 (2 OT)
3December 7, 2017Eastern New Mexico2,213W 85–78
4February 20, 2016Eastern New Mexico2,153W 81–73
5December 6, 2021Harding2,021W 94–83

Attendance records available 2011-Present.[3]

Building features and structure

The Field House covers 69,000 square feet and will seat 3,055 people for either a volleyball or basketball contest. The facility is also the host to the University's Athletic Administration staff, the Sports Medicine Department and the Health and Human Performance Department; in addition to the offices for the basketball, cross country and track and field, golf, soccer, softball and volleyball teams.

A basketball game between the Lions and the Angelo State Rams at the A&M-Commerce Field House in 2015

The Field House is shaped like an airplane hangar and has space for three basketball courts crossways. The floor allows three games to be played at the same time under one roof. The one lengthwise court is reserved for A&M-Commerce basketball and volleyball matches. With an arched roof, 58 feet from the ground at the highest point, is supported on steel beams that are stationed at one end.

Usage

A volleyball match at the A&M-Commerce Field House between the Lions and TWU Pioneers in 2014

In addition to being used for A&M-Commerce Basketball and Volleyball, the A&M-Commerce intrascholastic Intramural Sports Basketball Championships for both Men and Women are played at the Field House. Also, the University Interscholastic League hosts the High School conference AAAA Region II Basketball tournaments for both Men and Women. The winners of the respective tournaments go on to play in the state basketball tournament.

References

  1. "Lion Athletics Facilities". Texas A&M University-Commerce Athletics. Retrieved 2023-05-31.
  2. University Field House (TAMUC)
  3. "- All-time Game Results". static.lionathletics.com. Retrieved 2023-06-04.
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