MBU Athletics
At MBU, the health and well-being of our athletes come first. A full-time certified athletic trainer ensures safety, while our holistic student-athlete support spans academics, extracurriculars, career prep, and life beyond the field.
MBU competes in NCAA Division III as a member of the USA South Athletic Conference.
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Hear from baseball player Blake French, who went on from MBU to study mechanical and aerospace engineering at the University of Virginia
Men’s Sports
Women’s Sports
Baldwin the Fighting Squirrel
The Fighting Squirrels team nickname is inspired by the squirrel featured in the family crest of MBU namesake, Mary Julia Baldwin. Fighting Squirrels are courageous, dynamic, and authentic, capturing the spirit of Mary Baldwin University and its students.
Baldwin the Fighting Squirrel is the official mascot of MBU Athletics. Introduced in 2019, Baldwin appears at MBU athletic events as well as other campus and community events.
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