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Hofheinz Pavilion Through the Years
Since the doors opened on December 1, 1969, Hofheinz Pavilion has provided University of Houston Men's and Women's Basketball teams with a decided home-court advantage while giving fans a splendid view for top-flight NCAA action. With the addition of suites ringing the top rim of seats for the 1998-99 season, capacity of Hofheinz Pavilion now stands at 8,479.
In addition to its convenient location on the corner of Cullen Boulevard and Holman Street (3422 Cullen Blvd.) on the UH campus, Hofheinz Pavilion's low ceiling lets fans feel close to the action. Theatre-style cushion seats encircle the court without any obstruction, providing an excellent view from any seat. Recent improvements have modernized the facility and enhanced its charm.
Houston Men's Basketball has posted a 525-164 all-time record inside Hofheinz Pavilion with 32 seasons of at least 10 home wins. From 2004 to 2014, the Cougars recorded 10 straight 10-win seasons at home, the longest streak in school history.
Houston Women's Basketball has enjoyed a winning brand in Hofheinz Pavilion from the very start as the facility is the only home court it has ever known in 39 seasons. UH has won 10 or more games in a season at Hofheinz 18 times and endured only eight losing home seasons in its history.
Hofheinz Pavilion was named in honor of Judge Roy Hofheinz, the entrepreneur who gained world acclaim for conceiving and spearheading the city of Houston's construction of the Houston Astrodome. Hofheinz and his wife, Irene, met as students at the University of Houston in 1929. They later created the Judge Roy Hofheinz Foundation, which contributed $1.5 million toward the construction of the Pavilion.
The multipurpose facility is also used for concerts, special events, convocations and student-sponsored activities. It has been the site for numerous University functions, such as commencement exercises and professional seminars and forums.
Hofheinz Pavilion has been renovated twice. A new ceiling, lighting and sound system were installed in 1991. In 1992, through a donation by alumni John and Rebecca Moores, the men's and women's basketball locker rooms were enlarged, and equipped with personal lockers for each Men's and Women's team member.
In October 2004, a Conor Uni-Force Flooring System was installed.
Quick Facts
| Named for: | Judge Roy Hofheinz Businessman who led city's efforts to build Houston Astrodome |
| First Game: | W, 89-72, vs. Louisiana-Lafayette (Dec. 1, 1969) |
| First Loss: | L, 97-98, vs. #17/ Arizona State (Dec. 10, 1971) |
| Capacity: | 8,479 |
| Guy V. Lewis Court Dedication: | Jan. 6, 1996 |
| Largest Crowd: | 10,660 (W, 84-79, vs. Texas, March 5, 1990) |
| Largest Crowd (since 1998): | 8,918 (L, 77-89, vs. #1/1 Memphis, Jan. 30, 2008) |
| Longest Winning Streak: | 43 games (Jan. 30, 1982 - Feb. 1, 1985) |
| Longest Losing Streak: | 7 games (Jan. 16 - March 4, 2000; Nov. 30, 1993 - Jan. 29, 1994) |
| Postseason Events Hosted : | 2008 CBI Quarterfinals 2006 NIT First Round 1988 NIT First Round 1983 NCAA Tournament Midwest Regional 1980 SWC Postseason Classic First Round 1979 SWC Postseason Classic First Round 1978 SWC Postseason Classic First Round 1977 NIT 1971 NCAA Tournament Midwest Regional |
ANNUAL ATTENDANCE RECORDS
| Year | Games | W-L | Pct. | Total Attend. | Avg. Attend. |
| 1969-70 | 16 | 16-0 | 1.000 | 128,848 | 8,053 |
| 1970-71 | 13 | 13-0 | 1.000 | 97,426 | 7,494 |
| 1971-72 | 14 | 13-1 | .929 | 103,630 | 7,227 |
| 1972-73 | 18 | 18-0 | 1.000 | 125,688 | 6,983 |
| 1973-74 | 13 | 12-1 | .923 | 75,740 | 5,826 |
| 1974-75 | 18 | 13-5 | .722 | 109,324 | 6,074 |
| 1975-76 | 15 | 13-2 | .867 | 108,532 | 7,236 |
| 1976-77 | 17 | 16-1 | .941 | 100,215 | 5,895 |
| 1977-78 | 16 | 15-1 | .938 | 83,735 | 5,233 |
| 1978-79 | 13 | 8-5 | .615 | 60,582 | 4,660 |
| 1979-80 | 13 | 9-4 | .692 | 54,991 | 4,230 |
| 1980-81 | 16 | 15-1 | .938 | 88,821 | 5,515 |
| 1981-82 | 15 | 13-2 | .867 | 101,705 | 6,780 |
| 1982-83 | 14 | 14-0 | 1.000 | 111,861 | 7,990 |
| 1983-84 | 15 | 15-0 | 1.000 | 145,449 | 9,697 |
| 1984-85 | 15 | 12-3 | .800 | 85,467 | 5,698 |
| 1985-86 | 14 | 9-5 | .643 | 68,990 | 4,928 |
| 1986-87 | 13 | 10-3 | .769 | 58,588 | 4,185 |
| 1987-88 | 12 | 9-3 | .750 | 49,419 | 4,118 |
| 1988-89 | 14 | 11-4 | .733 | 49,273 | 3,285 |
| 1989-90 | 14 | 13-1 | .929 | 57,996 | 4,143 |
| 1990-91 | 13 | 12-1 | .923 | 56,125 | 4,317 |
| 1991-92 | 13 | 11-2 | .846 | 65,754 | 5,058 |
| 1992-93 | 13 | 12-1 | .923 | 64,990 | 4,999 |
| 1993-94 | 13 | 6-7 | .462 | 37,858 | 2,912 |
| 1994-95 | 13 | 6-7 | .462 | 40,163 | 3,089 |
| 1995-96 | 13 | 10-3 | .769 | 61,069 | 4,698 |
| 1996-97 | 14 | 9-5 | .643 | 46,714 | 3,337 |
| 1997-98 | 13 | 6-7 | .462 | 36,889 | 2,838 |
| 1998-99 | 12 | 6-6 | .500 | 101,748 | 8,479 |
| 1999-00 | 12 | 3-9 | .250 | 55,691 | 4,641 |
| 2000-01 | 13 | 6-7 | .462 | 43,601 | 3,354 |
| 2001-02 | 13 | 9-4 | .692 | 48,097 | 3,700 |
| 2002-03 | 13 | 6-7 | .462 | 49,500 | 3,808 |
| 2003-04 | 17 | 8-9 | .471 | 49,021 | 2,884 |
| 2004-05 | 14 | 12-2 | .833 | 59,436 | 4,245 |
| 2005-06 | 15 | 13-2 | .867 | 72,869 | 4,858 |
| 2006-07 | 14 | 11-3 | .786 | 59,902 | 4,279 |
| 2007-08 | 19 | 17-2 | .895 | 84,240 | 4,434 |
| 2008-09 | 15 | 12-3 | .800 | 57,209 | 3,814 |
| 2009-10 | 15 | 10-5 | .667 | 44,611 | 2,975 |
| 2010-11 | 16 | 10-6 | .625 | 52,488 | 3,280 |
| 2011-12 | 18 | 13-5 | .722 | 67,175 | 3,788 |
| 2012-13 | 18 | 14-4 | .778 | 66,717 | 3,706 |
| 2013-14 | 16 | 12-4 | .750 | 60,520 | 3,782 |
| 2014-15 | 17 | 9-8 | .529 | 44,793 | 2,635 |
| 2015-16 | 18 | 15-3 | .833 | 66,706 | 3,706 |
| 47 Seasons | 689 | 525-164 | .762 | 3,364,308 | 4,882 |
| UH single-season records in bold italics. | |||||
TOP 10 CROWDS
| 1. | 10,660 | vs. Texas | W, 84-79 | 3/5/90 | |
| 2. | 10,514 | # vs. New Mexico State | W, 72-69 | 3/13/71 | NCAA Midwest Regional First Round |
| 3. | 10,500 | vs. Texas | L, 83-95 | 1/12/82 | |
| 4. | 10,497 | vs. Seattle | W, 93-92 | 2/6/71 | |
| 5. | 10,489 | vs. South Alabama | W, 128-90 | 2/28/70 | |
| 6. | 10,483 | vs. Florida State | W, 94-86 | 2/4/72 | |
| 7. | 10,472 | vs. Jacksonville | W, 76-75 | 2/24/73 | |
| 8. | 10,345 | vs. Miami (Fla.) | W, 118-98 | 2/14/70 | |
| 9. | 10,238 | vs. St. Mary's (Texas) | W, 118-77 | 2/5/70 | |
| 10. | 10,220 | vs. USC | W, 77-73 | 12/20/69 | |
| Note: A crowd of 10,514 at Hofheinz Pavilion watched Notre Dame defeat TCU 102-94 on March 13, 1971 during the NCAA Tournament Midwest Regional First Round. | |||||
TOP 10 CROWDS (since 1998)
| 1. | 8,918 | vs. #1/1 Memphis | L, 77-89 | 1/30/08 |
| 2. | 8,917 | vs. Connecticut | L, 76-82 | 12/30/00 |
| 8,917 | vs. Cincinnati | L, 65-77 | 2/17/99 | |
| 4. | 8,517 | vs. Kentucky | W, 83-69 | 12/18/07 |
| 5. | 8,642 | vs. Valparaiso | W, 90-72 | 12/11/99 |
| 6. | 8,479 | vs. Marquette | L, 62-65 | 2/27/99 |
| 8,479 | vs. Charlotte | L, 66-68 | 2/23/99 | |
| 8,479 | vs. Tulane | W, 76-62 | 2/13/99 | |
| 8,479 | vs. UAB | L, 82-90 | 2/4/99 | |
| 8,479 | vs. USF | L, 67-82 | 1/30/99 | |
| 8,479 | vs. Memphis | W, 83-81 | 1/17/99 | |
| 8,479 | vs. Saint Louis | L, 61-69 | 1/13/99 | |
| 8,479 | vs. Southern Miss | W, 64-57 | 1/7/99 | |
| 8,479 | vs. LSU | W, 67-55 | 11/30/98 | |
| 8,479 | vs. IUPUI | W, 72-71 | 11/28/98 | |
| 8,479 | vs. Sam Houston State | L, 63-67 | 11/23/98 | |
| 8,479 | vs. Texas | W, 71-69 | 11/17/98 | |
| Note: Renovations of Hofheinz Pavilion in 1998 resulted in the facility's capacity being reduced to 8,479. | ||||