Catawba College

Abernethy Physical Education CenterThe Julius W. Abernethy Physical Education Center, home of Catawba’s basketball teams, is one of the finest on-campus athleticfacilities in the state of North Carolina. It was named after the late Julius W. Abernethy of Newton, N.C., and was dedicated onSeptember 26, 1970. Basketball games are played in the center’s Goodman Gymnasium, named in honor of Enoch A. Goodman ofSalisbury. In October of 2002, the floor was named in honor of former head coach, Sam Moir, who guided Catawba to 546 wins over34 seasons.The Indians, under head coach Sam Moir, properly opened the new facility with a 120-82 triumph over the visiting Pioneers ofTusculum College on November 27, 1970. Since that game, Catawba basketball teams have compiled an impressive 437-171 recordfor homes games, for a winning percentage of .717. 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 ofabout $5 million. A beautiful maple hardwood playing surface was installed in December 1990. The facility is also used extensivelyfor 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 lowerlevel is the Allen S. Johnson, Jr. Swimming Pool, three racquetball courts, the Meyer Auxiliary Gym complete with an indoor battingcage, various student and athletic dressing accommodations, and the Lofland Strength Training Center.PLAN NOW FOR2013 CATAWBA COLLEGESUMMER CAMPS!Brochures will be distributed after January 1.Call 704-637-4473 for more information.Jorvewe Gibson- 6 -