The Mercer Bears stand as a symbol of resilience and tenacity at Mercer University in Macon, Georgia. Competing in the Southern Conference with black and orange pride, Mercer has built a vibrant athletics program that roars from Middle Georgia nationally with unwavering determination. Historic milestones include playing Georgia’s first-ever football game against UGA in 1892 and a landmark victory over Georgia Tech in their inaugural contest. Men’s basketball captured the 2012 CollegeInsider.com Postseason Tournament championship and stunned Duke in the 2014 NCAA Tournament. Baseball history spans generations, with Cy Young coaching early Georgia State championships in the early 1900s and recent dominance including five ASUN Conference titles. When football returned after a 70-year hiatus in 2013, Mercer set NCAA records with 10 wins by a startup program. Five Star Stadium and Hawkins Arena are bear dens where mascot Toby rallies fans in black and orange unity. Mercer, Georgia’s only private Division I university, thrives on southern values and fierce determination. With NBA coaching legend Sam Mitchell and “Remember the Titans”’ Bill Yoast in its storied history, Mercer continues building a legacy where black and orange warriors roar loudest and champions are born with relentless spirit.