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Rice Gymnasium
6100 Main St
Houston, TX 77251
Opened: January 1, 1950
Originally known as Rice Gymnasium, now called Tudor Fieldhouse, is multi-purpose arena in Houston, Texas. Previously known as Rice Gymnasium, it was renamed in honor of Rice alum Bobby Tudor, who spearheaded the renovation of the facility with a multimillion dollar donation. The court is designated "Autry Court" in memory of Mrs. James L. Autry. Her husband James Lockhart Autry was a descendant of Micajah Autry, who was a hero of the Battle of the Alamo. Her daughter, Mrs. Edward W. Kelley, made a generous donation to the gymnasium building fund in honor of her late mother, an ardent supporter of Rice. The arena opened in 1950. It is home to the Rice University Owls men's and women's basketball, and volleyball teams.

The facility was constructed in 1950 for the Rice basketball, volleyball and swim teams. An air conditioning system was added in 1991. Other renovations include a new ceiling, new lighting, and a new scoreboard. The facility currently seats 5,000 people.

Autry Court is also home of the notorious Autry Army, a group of students who attend every basketball game and heckle opponents. They have recently been referred to as the "Blue Army of Death" by former University of Memphis men's head basketball coach John Calipari. The blue curtain on one side of the court is called a "distraction" by many colleges. At the end of the game, young fans are invited onto the court to shoot a free throw. If they make it, they win a basketball.
Last 10 Games
Date Opponents Result
Mar 8, 2008SMU @ Rice 58 - 61
Mar 5, 2008East Carolina @ Rice 75 - 68
Feb 16, 2008UCF @ Rice 53 - 60
Feb 13, 2008UAB @ Rice 60 - 69
Feb 2, 2008Tulane @ Rice 77 - 84
Jan 23, 2008Houston @ Rice 69 - 60
Jan 16, 2008Memphis @ Rice 77 - 50
Jan 9, 2008Marshall @ Rice 66 - 47
Dec 29, 2007TCU @ Rice 65 - 70
Dec 8, 2007Texas @ Rice 54 - 80