Bearkats Primary LogoBearkats Alternate LogoBearkats Wordmark LogoCollege Sports Established 1879 Location Huntsville, Texas College Name Sam Houston State University Collegiate History 1987 – Present / NCAA Division I Conference History 2023 – Present / C-USA Conference 2021 – 2023 / Western Athletic Conference 1987 – 2021 / Southland Conference Nickname Bearkats – Sam Houston State University’s athletic teams have been …