| UC Merced Golden Bobcats | |
| University | University of California, Merced |
|---|---|
| Conference(s) | California Pacific Conference |
| NCAA | NAIA |
| Athletics director | |
| Location | Merced, CA |
| Varsity teams | |
| Basketball arena | Gallo Recreation Center |
| Mascot | Golden Bobcat |
| Nickname | Bobcats |
| Fight song | |
| Colors | Royal Blue and Gold
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| Homepage | UCM Athletics |
The mascot of University of California, Merced is the Golden Bobcat and the school colors are royal blue and gold. A majority of UCM's sports teams compete as club sports and intramurals. On April 19th, the NAIA made UC Merced one of four new members to join the organization. On May 6th, the Golden Bobcats were made official members of the California Pacific Conference.
The announced sports that will compete intercollegiately will be men's and women's cross country, women's volleyball and men's basketball. Club sports at UC Merced include aquatics, baseball, women's basketball, lacrosse, men's and women's soccer, softball and men's volleyball as of now. The university plans on adding more as the school progresses. The teams compete against sister UC's and other California universities.
Intramurals include a wide array of sports such as ultimate frisbee, flag football, coed volleyball, etc.