| UC Merced Bobcats | |
|---|---|
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| University | University of California, Merced |
| Association | NAIA |
| Conference | CalPac (primary) |
| Location | Merced, California |
| First year | 2011 |
| Varsity teams | 12 (6 men's, 6 women's) |
| Basketball arena | Gallo Recreation Center |
| Mascot | Rufus |
| Nickname | Bobcats |
| Colors | Royal Blue and Gold |
| Website | www |
The UC Merced Bobcats are the intercollegiate athletics teams that represent the University of California, Merced (UCM), located in Merced, California, in intercollegiate sports as a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), primarily competing in the California Pacific Conference (Cal Pac) since the 2011–12 academic year.[1]
In November 2023, UC Merced was invited to join the California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA), pending approval by the NCAA to join the NCAA Division II level.[2]
- ^ Oppenheim, Jamie (November 17, 2010). "UC Merced ready to launch intercollegiate sports -- almost". Merced Sun-Star. Archived from the original on November 20, 2010. Retrieved November 21, 2010.
- ^ "UC Merced on way to NCAA Division II". Merced County Times. November 17, 2023. Retrieved December 20, 2023.