Maine Black Bears

In the city of Orono is situated the University of Maine, which is home to the athletic teams the Maine Black Bears. The intercollegiate teams for the Maine Black Bears are members of the NCAA Division 1 and compete in the American East Conference, Colonial Athletic Association (football), and the Hockey East Conference (ice hockey). The men have varsity teams in baseball, basketball, football, ice hockey, swimming, cross-country, and track & field. The women have varsity teams in basketball, field hockey, ice hockey, soccer, softball, swimming, cross-country, and track & field.
The Maine Black Bears mascot is Bananas T. Bear and the well-known school colors are dark blue and light blue. Maine Black Bears compete locally in venues such as Harold Alfond Sports Arena, Morse Field at Alfond Sports Stadium, Mahaney Diamond, and UMaine Field House.