Roy Stewart Stadium - Facilities - Murray State University Athletics

Roy Stewart Stadium

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Roy Stewart Stadium History & Notes

Picturesque Roy Stewart Stadium has provided the football Racers spacious, well-tended and modern facilities since it opened in 1973.
The Racers won the first game played on Sept. 15, 1973, in a 27-25 victory over Western Carolina. Coach: Bill Furgerson led the Racers that day as the team went 5-0 in its new home that season.
In 1974, the Racers went 6-0 at Stewart Stadium under Coach Fergerson.
Ironically, it was Western Carolina who came back to open the 1975 season at Stewart Stadium and bet the Racers 16-9.
MSU won their first games at Stewart Stadium
The facility is named for one of Murray State's great coaches and athletic administrators, Roy Stewart, who guided the MSU football team from 1932 to 1945, compiling a 60-33-11 record.
Stewart Stadium has a seating capacity of 16,800.

First Floor

The Tom "Doc" Simmons Training Room is a state of the art center that helps provide care for all MSU student-athletes.
This facility has 4,675 square feet with a separated wet area.
The training room has eight treatment tables, four taping tables, three whirlpools as well as a staff office and a physician's exam room.
The latest technology in modalities and rehabilitative equipment is utilized to take care of the Racers. All the time, under the care of certified athletic trainers.
The Stewart Stadium weight room is where several MSU teams train including: cross country, baseball, football, track & field, soccer, softball and volleyball.
Locker rooms for baseball, football, softball and track & field are located on the first floor.

Second Floor

The second floor serves as the the primary home for the MSU athletics department. The MSU housing department is also located here.
The Weaver Center for Academic Enhancement is located here and is a hub of academic interest for MSU student-athletes.
The Pat Spurgin Rifle Range, home of the three-time NCAA champions and site of several NCAA championships, is located at the northern end of the second floor.

Press Box & President's Box

Towering more than 150 feet above the playing surface, a two-tiered press box offers working space for media representatives, with private radio booths and a camera area for film and television.
There are also private suites for the director of athletics and visiting administrators.
The president's box is place where the president can entertain before and during games. It also has covered outdoor seating.