Baylor Bears

Baylor Bears
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UniversityBaylor University
ConferenceBig 12 (primary)
NCAADivision I (FBS)
Athletic directorMack Rhoades
LocationWaco, Texas
Varsity teams18 (7 men's, 10 women's, 1 co-ed)
Football stadiumMcLane Stadium
Basketball arenaFoster Pavilion
Baseball stadiumBaylor Ballpark
Softball stadiumGetterman Stadium
Soccer stadiumBetty Lou Mays Soccer Field
Tennis venueHurd Tennis Center
Hawkins Indoor Tennis Center
MascotLady and Joy (live)
Bruiser and Marigold (costumed)
NicknameBears
ColorsGreen and gold[1]
   
Websitebaylorbears.com

The Baylor Bears are the athletic teams that represent Baylor University. The teams participate in Division I of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) as one of only three private school members of the Big 12 Conference. Prior to joining the Big 12, Baylor was a member of the Southwest Conference from their charter creation in 1914 until its dissolution in 1996. Baylor is also a founding member of the Big 12 Conference.

  1. ^ Baylor University Athletics Brand Identity (PDF). April 15, 2019. Retrieved June 20, 2019.