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Abernethy Physical Education Center
The Julius W. Abernethy Physical Education Center, home of Catawba’s basketball teams, is one of the finest on-campus athletic
facilities in the state of North Carolina. It was named after the late Julius W. Abernethy of Newton, N.C., and was dedicated on
September 26, 1970. Basketball games are played in the center’s Goodman Gymnasium, named in honor of Enoch A. Goodman of
Salisbury. In October of 2002, the floor was named in honor of former head coach, Sam Moir, who guided Catawba to 546 wins over
34 seasons.
The Indians, under head coach Sam Moir, properly opened the new facility with a 120-82 triumph over the visiting Pioneers of
Tusculum College on November 27, 1970. Since that game, Catawba basketball teams have compiled an impressive 426-155 record
for homes games, for a winning percentage of .733. The Tribe has recorded two 23-game home winning streaks in the past six years.
The building, which cost more than $1.8 million to build, has a seating capacity of 3,500 for basketball, and now has a value of
about $5 million. A beautiful maple hardwood playing surface was installed in December 1990. The facility is also used extensively
for intercollegiate volleyball, student activities, civic events, concerts and various athletic camps during the summer months.
The College’s Athletic and Physical Education offices, as well as classrooms, are located on the upper level. Situated on the lower
level is the Allen S. Johnson, Jr. Swimming Pool, three racquetball courts, the Meyer Auxiliary Gym complete with an indoor batting
cage, various student and athletic dressing accommodations, and the Lofland Strength Training Center.
PLAN NOW FOR
2011 CATAWBA COLLEGE
SUMMER CAMPS!
Brochures will be distributed after January 1.
Call 704-637-4473 for more information.
Jorvewe Gibson
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