Bowers Stadium, Football stadium in Huntsville, United States
Elliott T. Bowers Stadium is a 14,000-seat multi-purpose stadium on the Sam Houston State University campus in Huntsville, Texas, at 620 Bowers Blvd. It has been home to the Bearkats football team since 1986. The Ron Mafridge Fieldhouse, completed in 2021, covers 27,000 square feet.
The stadium opened in 1986, replacing an older playing field as the main sports facility of the university. Over the following decades, additions were made to expand seating and improve the facilities for both players and spectators.
The stadium is a gathering point for students, alumni, and locals who follow Sam Houston State University football. On game days, the crowd fills the stands early and the team colors are visible all around the campus.
The stadium sits on the Sam Houston State University campus and is easy to reach on foot from the center of Huntsville. On game days, arriving early is a good idea since nearby parking fills up quickly and the gates open well before kickoff.
Bowers Stadium's home record since opening is 161–57–1, a .737 winning rate for the Bearkats. The team was undefeated at home during NCAA Division I FCS playoffs and won the 2020–21 national championship, played in spring 2021.
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