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Bearkat Softball Complex
 
Bearkat Softball Complex
530 Bowers Boulevard
Map | ID#: 0294-0297
Timeline:
Dec. 2003 Construction begins
2005 Softball Ticket Booth completed (0294)
Softball Visitor Dugout West Side completed (0295)
Softball Home Dugout South Side completed (0296)
Softball Concession/Concourse completed (0297)
Feb. 11, 2006 First home game
Namesake:
Sammy Bearkat
 
Architect:
Lockwood, Andrews & Newman, Inc.
 
Contractor(s):
Turner Construction Co.
News feed:
The Bearkat Softball Complex is part of the Athletics Complex on the eastern edge of campus at the intersection of Bowers Boulevard and Sycamore Avenue.

With a seating capacity of just over 400 spectators, the complex includes dressing areas, indoor hitting cages, and offices. The Bearkats christened the opening of the $5.5 Million stadium by winning their season opener over Louisiana Tech 11-3.

Field dimensions of the ballpark are:

  • Left field foul line: 190 feet.
  • Left center: 210 feet.
  • Center field: 220 feet.
  • Right center: 210 feet.
  • Right field foul line: 190 feet.
Prior to the 2006 season, Bearkat softball was played southwest of campus at Ladykat Field.
Photographs
Bearkat Softball Complex The stadium-atmosphere is a major improvement for the team after years of playing at various diamonds in the rough.
Bearkat Softball Complex The softball scoreboard.
Bearkat Softball Complex The visiting team practicing.
Bearkat Softball Complex The northern entrance to the baseball and softball fields.
Bearkat Softball Complex The dedication plaque outside the Concession/Concourse building.
 
 
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