The Bearkat Softball Complex is the home stadium for the
Division I (NCAA)
NCAA Division I (D-I) is the highest division of intercollegiate athletics sanctioned by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) in the United States, which accepts players globally. D-I schools include the major collegiate athlet ...
Sam Houston State Bearkats softball
The Sam Houston Bearkats softball team represents Sam Houston State University in NCAA Division I college softball. The team participates in Conference USA. The Bearkats are currently led by head coach Garrett Valis. The team plays its home game ...
team. Located next to the
Bowers Stadium
Elliott T. Bowers Stadium is a 14,000-seat multi-purpose stadium in Huntsville, Texas. The stadium has been home to the Sam Houston State University Sam Houston Bearkats football team since 1986. Previously, the team played their homes games at ...
on the campus of
Sam Houston State University
Sam Houston State University (Sam Houston, SHSU or Sam) is a public research university in Huntsville, Texas, United States. Founded in 1879, it is the third-oldest public college or university in Texas. It is one of the first normal schools wes ...
, the stadium features seating for 400 fans. Included in the 400 seat capacity is a combination of partially covered chair back and bleacher seats. The stadium has field lighting, bullpens, dugouts, a press box, an enclosed hitting area, and an electronic scoreboard. Also included is coaches offices, locker rooms' training rooms' concessions, a conference room, and restrooms.
The initial home game was played in February, 2006.
The 2007 and 2011 Southland Conference softball tournaments were held at the Bearkat Softball Complex. The Bearkats won the 2007
Southland Conference softball tournament
The Southland Conference softball tournament is the conference championship tournament in college softball for the Southland Conference (SLC). It is a double-elimination tournament and seeding is based on regular season records. The winner receive ...
and the conference
NCAA tournament auto-bid, resulting in the first national tournament trip in school history. During their first decade at the facility, the Bearkats had a record of 134-79.
Rentals
The stadium can be rented for $1,500 for day games, $1,700 for night games and $2,000 for double-headers.
Yearly attendance
Below is a yearly summary of the Bearkat Softball Complex attendance.
As of the 2013–14 season.
References
External links
Sam Houston State Bearkats Softball Official WebsiteBearkat Softball Complex Facilities Webpage
Sam Houston Bearkats softball
College softball venues in the United States
Softball venues in Texas
Sports venues completed in 2006
2006 establishments in Texas
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