| Baylor Bears | |
|---|---|
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| University | Baylor University |
| Conference | Big 12 (primary) |
| NCAA | Division I (FBS) |
| Athletic director | Mack Rhoades |
| Location | Waco, Texas |
| Varsity teams | 18 (7 men's, 10 women's, 1 co-ed) |
| Football stadium | McLane Stadium |
| Basketball arena | Foster Pavilion |
| Baseball stadium | Baylor Ballpark |
| Softball stadium | Getterman Stadium |
| Soccer stadium | Betty Lou Mays Soccer Field |
| Tennis venue | Hurd Tennis Center Hawkins Indoor Tennis Center |
| Mascot | Lady and Joy (live) Bruiser and Marigold (costumed) |
| Nickname | Bears |
| Colors | Green and gold[1] |
| Website | baylorbears |
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.
- ^ Baylor University Athletics Brand Identity (PDF). April 15, 2019. Retrieved June 20, 2019.