Ferrell Center
Paul J. Meyer Arena | |
Walter P Moore[4] | |
| General contractor | Waco Construction Co.[5] |
|---|---|
| Tenants | |
| Baylor Bears (NCAA DI) (1988–present) | |
The Paul J. Meyer Arena, which is part of the Ferrell Center, is an
Dimensions and layout
The brick and concrete building is capped by a round, gold-plated dome 321 feet (98 m) across and 111 feet (34 m) above the playing surface at its apex. It contains 41 rows of seats, seven of which can be retracted for other events. The dome weighs approximately 175 tons and is constructed of structural aluminum beams covered with anodized gold panels with 4" of vinyl faced insulation on the back (in) side on the panel. The dome is fastened together with Huck fasteners, which are manufactured in Waco. Temcor is the manufacturer of the roof. The surface area of aluminum panels is approximately 3 acres (12,000 m2). During erection, the dome was suspended by 32 cables on a 220' tall tower. The tower was stabilized during erection with 7 guy cables. Concrete poured to date 9,650 cubic yards (7,380 m3). Structural steel is approximately 500 tons. General description of construction: Drilled piers with concrete support beams for seating bowl. Slab on grade, slabs and structural pan deck slab (over sub-concourse). Precast concrete construction for seating bowl. Exterior facade is architectural precast with white concrete and 5/8" thick brickettes cast into the panels. The panels are attached to a steel structure.
Within the center is the Paul J. Meyer Arena which seats 10,284 for basketball, 6,000 for volleyball, 8,000 for concerts, and can seat up to 1,000 for banquets.[6] During the summer of 2010, the Ferrell Center received a brand new, HD center-hung scoreboard. This consists of 4 new HD video screens, and 2 LED 360 degree rings on top and bottom, supplying fans with stats, replays, and more. Along the 4 corners, there are 4 side panels, also providing additional stats. With the addition of the new basketball playing floor the Bears and Lady Bears have the opportunity to be on the hardwood more days out of the year with less conversions time between events and games or practice times. In addition a 43,000 sq ft (4,000 m2) basketball practice facility was constructed in 2006 on the north west side of the building. It contains 2 full practice courts, a strength and conditioning center, and new offices for the men and women's basketball staff.
| Year | Men | Women |
| 1988–89 | 4–11 | 1-9 |
| 1989–90 | 9–6 | 2–11 |
| 1990–91 | 6–8 | 5–6 |
| 1991–92 | 7–7 | 4–7 |
| 1992–93 | 11–3 | 5–5 |
| 1993–94 | 11–3 | 6–4 |
| 1994–95 | 7–8 | 8–6 |
| 1995–96 | 7–7 | 8–7 |
| 1996–97 | 14–3 | 8–5 |
| 1997–98 | 10–4 | 13–2 |
| 1998–99 | 5–10 | 10–6 |
| 1999–00 | 11–7 | 6–7 |
| 2000–01 | 14–3 | 12–2 |
| 2001–02 | 12–4 | 16–2 |
| 2002–03 | 10–6 | 17–4 |
| 2003–04 | 6–11 | 12–2 |
| 2004–05 | 8–9 | 14–0 |
| 2005–06 | 4–4 | 12–1 |
| 2006–07 | 13–5 | 16–3 |
| 2007–08 | 12–4 | 18–1 |
| 2008–09 | 14–5 | 14–2 |
| 2009–10 | 15–1 | 15–2 |
| 2010–11 | 15–3 | 21–0 |
| 2011–12 | 14–3 | 19–0 |
| 2012–13 | 15–5 | 17–0 |
| 2013–14 | 13–4 | 19–2 |
| 2014–15 | 16–2 | 17–0 |
| 2015–16 | 14–5 | 18–0 |
| 2016-17 | 15-2 | 17-1 |
| 2017-18 | 13-5 | 20-0 |
| 2018-19 | 13-5 | 19-0 |
| 2019-20 | 14-1 | 17-0 |
| 2020-21 | 11-0 | 12-1 |
| 2021-22 | 15-2 | 14-1 |
| Total | 378–166 | 432–99 |
Notable events
The inaugural event held in the area was a political rally for then US President
Fans have also seen the best of college basketball on the court including major upsets over former conference foe
The Baylor and Waco communities have made the Ferrell Center a tough place to play basketball with record crowds in attendance since the arrival of
See also
References
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- ^ "Ferrell Special Events Center, Baylor University". CST Industries. Retrieved November 10, 2013.
- ^ "Arenas". Walter P Moore. Archived from the original on July 8, 2000. Retrieved November 10, 2013.
- ^ "Baylor Conference to Examine History of Texas". The Waco Citizen. September 29, 1989. Retrieved February 7, 2014.
- ^ "Directions to the Ferrell Center". Baylor Athletics. Retrieved February 7, 2014.