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Hayes Gymnasium

Built in 1950, Joe F. Hayes Gymnasium is one of the oldest buildings on the campus of North Greenville University. The gym has seen NGU athletics rise from junior college to NAIA to NCAA Division II. Currently, Hayes Gymnasium hosts men's and women's basketball as well as men's and women's volleyball. For the 2024-25 basketball season, Hayes Gymnasium is also hosting the Furman University women's basketball team.

History

The original gymnasium was a small facility, but it has received many additions over the years. In 1962, a wing was added, which added classrooms and offices to the facility. A pool was added just behind the gym was added in 1965 and was in use until 2016. A unique feature of Hayes Gymnasium is its low ceiling on one half of the court. This is because of the original layout of the gym, which was much smaller. In 1976, the gym was remodeled to its current configuration, which allowed for more seating and space. The gym was also dedicated Hayes Gymnasium at this time.

Hayes Gymnasium has continued to receive upgrades in recent years. In the summer of 2016, the previous court was replaced with the current unique "gray" court and the remaining original wooden bleachers were replaced at the same time. In November 2016, a new LED lighting system was installed. The next big update occurred on November 28, 2017 when the current Nevco scoreboards and shot clocks were installed. More recent updates have included a new air conditioning system, LED scorers table, interior and exterior signage, updated padding, and additional camera platforms.