The Georgia College Bobcats are the athletic teams that represent Georgia College & State University, located in Milledgeville, Georgia, in intercollegiate sports at the Division II level of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), primarily competing in the Peach Belt Conference since the 1990–91 academic year.
Georgia College competes in eleven intercollegiate varsity sports. Men's sports include baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, and tennis; while women's sports include basketball, cross country, soccer, softball, tennis, and volleyball.
History
Georgia College's athletic programs were originally known as the Colonials until the present nickname of Bobcats was adopted in 1998, alongside a new mascot, known as Thunder.[3]
Conference affiliations
NCAA
- Peach Belt Conference (1990–present)[4]
Varsity teams
| Men's sports | Women's sports |
|---|---|
| Baseball | Basketball |
| Basketball | Cross country |
| Cross country | Soccer |
| Golf | Softball |
| Tennis | Tennis |
| Volleyball |
Notable alumni
Men's basketball
Women's soccer
References
- ^ "Student Handbook - Student Affairs | Georgia College & State University". www.gcsu.edu. Retrieved 2023-08-14.
- ^ "Brand Resources". Retrieved January 21, 2023.
- ^ "A Day in the Life: A Profile of Thunder the Bobcat". Retrieved March 20, 2024.
- ^ "Conference History". Retrieved January 2, 2023.
