Golden Bears Unveil 2009 Championship Banner

Dec. 10

The Golden Bears with their 3 national championship banners behind them.

The new 2009 National Championship banner.ST. PAUL, Minn. - The Concordia University athletic department held a special ceremony this morning to unveil the volleyball team's 2009 National Championship banner.  With a special appearance from St. Paul mayor Chris Coleman and some fireworks to light the way, the members of the three-time Division II championship team showed off their new adornment to the Gangelhoff Center, a third banner that rests between the 2007 and 2008 title banners.  The Concordia squad is the first team in Division I and Division II volleyball to three-peat as national champions.  They went 37-0 as the second undefeated program in Division II history.  They also have an NCAA record 74 consecutive wins.  Turn your dial to KARE 11 tonight to watch the unveiling coverage!

Mayor Chris Coleman addressed the team and fans.

Fireworks went off as the team pulled off the veil from their new banner!

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