NORMAN, Okla. -- The Oklahoma volleyball teams holds its home opener on Wednesday, Sept. 7, at 7 p.m. against UT-Arlington. The opener also marks the first volleyball competition inside the Howard McCasland Field House since a $6 million renovation.
Located in the heart of campus just north of Gaylord Family - Oklahoma Memorial Stadium, the Field House provides a first-class training and competition venue for the OU volleyball and wrestling teams.
The $6 million facelift included a complete interior renovation. The historic floor was resanded and repainted. The HVAC system, sound system and scoreboards were all upgraded. New lighting and chair-back seating were installed and the entire facility was repainted.
Tour the Renovated Howard McCasland Field House Originally constructed in 1928, the Field House was once the home of the men's basketball team. More than 5,000 fans were in attendance for the facility's first game as the Sooners beat the Kansas Jayhawks, 45-19.
Since its construction, the Field House has been home to numerous sports. In addition to the basketball programs, volleyball, women's and men's gymnastics and wrestling have all featured events here.
In addition to sporting events, the Field House has hosted several notable musicians and entertainers in its history. Oklahoma students have watched acts including Jimi Hendrix (1970), Bill Cosby (1968), Henry Mancini (1963), Sonny and Cher (1969), Nat King Cole (1956) and Duke Ellington (1956).
Volleyball Hosts UT-Arlington in Home Opener