Sharp Gymnasium

{{Short description|Multi-purpose arena in Houston, Texas}}

{{Infobox venue

| stadium_name = Sharp Gymnasium

| logo_image =

| image =Sharp Gymnasium, Houston Baptist University.JPG

| image_size =275px

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| location = 7502 Fondren Road
Houston, Texas 77074

| fullname = Frank and Lucille Sharp Physical Education Building

| coordinates = {{Coord|29|41|42|N|95|31|01|W|type:landmark|display=inline,title}}

| broke_ground =

| built = 1963

| opened = 1964

| expanded =

| renovated = 1994, 2011

| closed =

| demolished =

| owner = Houston Christian University

| operator = Houston Christian University

| surface = Multi-surface

| construction_cost =

| architect =

| structural engineer =

| tenants = Houston Christian Huskies men's basketball
Houston Christian Huskies women's basketball
Houston Christian Huskies women's volleyball

| seating_capacity = 1,000{{cite web|title=Quick Facts|url=http://www.hbuhuskies.com/documents/2015/11/4/2015_16_HBU_MBB_Quick_Facts.pdf|publisher=Houston Baptist University Athletics|access-date=September 4, 2016}}

| website = {{URL | https://hcuhuskies.com/sports/2011/9/21/Facilities}}

}}

The Frank and Lucille Sharp Gymnasium is a 1,000-seat multi-purpose arena in Houston, Texas. It was built in 1963 and is home to the Houston Christian University{{efn|Known as Houston Baptist College from 1960 to 1973 and Houston Baptist University from 1973 to 2022.}} Huskies basketball and volleyball teams.{{cite web|title=Facilities|url=https://hcuhuskies.com/sports/2011/9/21/Facilities|publisher=Houston Christian University Athletics|access-date=October 14, 2022}}

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.{{cite web|title=Women's Basketball 2007-2008 Schedule|url=http://www.riceowls.com/sports/w-baskbl/sched/rice-w-baskbl-sched.html|publisher=Rice University Athletics|access-date=September 4, 2016}}{{cite web|title=Autry Court renovation ready to roll|url=http://www.riceowls.com/genrel/071707aac.html|publisher=Rice University Athletics|access-date=September 4, 2016|date=July 17, 2007}}

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.

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| colspan="4" style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle|Houston Christian Huskies|color=white}} | Houston Christian Huskies

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| Season

Average CrowdLargest CrowdHome Record
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| 2011–12

6281,0419–5
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| 2012–13

6078248–4
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| 2013–14

7019225–8
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| 2014–15

7881,04610–3
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| 2015–16

7501,08212–3
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| 2016–17

73196313–1
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| 2017–18

6809635–8
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| 2018–19

7271,0009–4
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| 2019–20

6899212–9
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| 2020–21

133*150*4–6
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| 2021–22

6311,0007–6
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| 2022–23

6531,0008–8
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| 2023–24

5779245–8
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| 2024–25

6689888–7
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| colspan="2"| Total

{{winpct|102|80|record=y}}

Gallery

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|File:HBU Basketball CIMG8372.JPG

|alt1=Tip-off

|A tip-off begins a men's basketball game at Sharp Gymnasium on February 18, 2008, between against the Dallas Christian Crusaders

|File:Sharp Gym CIMG8287.JPG

|alt3=Crowd after the game

|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.

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See also

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