Jeppesen Gymnasium
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Jeppesen Gymnasium, also known as Jeppesen Fieldhouse, was a multi-purpose sports facility on the campus of the University of Houston
in Houston, Texas
. The facility was the first home to the Houston Cougars men's basketball
team, and later home to the Cougars women's volleyball team. Located next to Robertson Stadium
, the facility was demolished in 1996 to make room for renovations of Robertson Stadium such as the current scoreboard.
University of Houston
The University of Houston is a state research university, and is the flagship institution of the University of Houston System. Founded in 1927, it is Texas's third-largest university with nearly 40,000 students. Its campus spans 667 acres in southeast Houston, and was known as University of...
in Houston, Texas
Houston, Texas
Houston is the fourth-largest city in the United States, and the largest city in the state of Texas. According to the 2010 U.S. Census, the city had a population of 2.1 million people within an area of . Houston is the seat of Harris County and the economic center of , which is the ...
. The facility was the first home to the Houston Cougars men's basketball
Houston Cougars men's basketball
The Houston Cougars men's basketball team represents the University of Houston in Houston, Texas in U.S. NCAA Division I men's basketball competition. The university is a member of Conference USA...
team, and later home to the Cougars women's volleyball team. Located next to Robertson Stadium
Robertson Stadium
John O'Quinn Field at Corbin J. Robertson Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Houston, located on the campus of the University of Houston. It is the home of the Houston Cougars football and women's soccer teams...
, the facility was demolished in 1996 to make room for renovations of Robertson Stadium such as the current scoreboard.