Carol Sullivan (2026) - Hall of Honor

Carol Sullivan

Induction:
2026

Sullivan was one of the pioneers of Sam Houston softball, helping establish the Bearkats as one of the nation's top programs during the program's formative years. A standout third baseman, Sullivan helped lead Sam Houston to a 32-11 record in 1981, leading the team with a .303 batting average and three triples, and earning a berth in the NAIA World Series as an independent. She was named to the NAIA All-Tournament team which came during one of the most successful seasons in school history, as the Bearkats continued their rapid rise on the national stage.

Sullivan was a member of four outstanding Sam Houston teams from 1980–83 that combined to post a 134-39 overall record and reached postseason play in three consecutive seasons. After helping the Bearkats finish 19-5 in 1980, she was part of the 1981 squad that advanced to the NAIA World Series before Sam Houston transitioned to NCAA Division II. The Bearkats continued their national success with back-to-back appearances in the NCAA Division II World Series, posting records of 40-6 in 1982 and 43-17 in 1983.

Recognized as an NCAA Division II All-American third baseman in 1982 while leading the team in both batting average (.319) and triples (4), Sullivan topped the Bearkats in triples for three straight seasons—capping her career with a team-high six triples in 1983. Her contributions during this era helped lay the foundation for one of the most successful softball programs in the country.