Concordia Cavaliers
Athletic teams representing Concordia University
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The Concordia Cavaliers were the athletic teams that represented Concordia University, located in Portland, Oregon, in intercollegiate sports as a member of the Division II level of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA),[2] primarily competing in the Great Northwest Athletic Conference (GNAC) from 2015–16 to 2019–20.[3][4] The Cavaliers previously competed in the Cascade Collegiate Conference (CCC) of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) from 1993–94 to 2014–15. The official school colors were navy and white.
| Concordia Cavaliers | |
|---|---|
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| University | Concordia University |
| Nickname | Cavaliers |
| Location | Portland, Oregon |
| Varsity teams | 15 |
| Basketball arena | LCEF Court |
| Baseball stadium | Porter Park at Hilken Community Stadium |
| Soccer stadium | Tuominen Yard at Hilken Community Stadium |
| Colors | Blue and white[1] |
| Mascot | Luther the Lion |
| Website | www |
Varsity teams
Concordia competed in 15 intercollegiate varsity sports: Men's sports included baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, soccer and track & field (indoor and outdoor); while women's sports included basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, softball, track & field (indoor and outdoor) and volleyball.[2]
History
Concordia joined NCAA Division II and the Great Northwest Athletic Conference (GNAC)[5] in 2015 as a provisional member (later for full member status in 2017), after years in the Cascade Collegiate Conference (CCC)[6] and being in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). The Cavaliers won two national championships in NAIA, winning in 2013 for women's soccer and in 2011 for women's track & field. In addition, the Cavaliers won numerous conference championships in various sports, winning 20 in women's soccer, with eleven tournament titles and 17 regular season titles.[7][8]
Facilities
Built in 2011, Hilken Community Stadium[9] was the home facility for Concordia University's baseball, softball, and soccer teams.
LCEF Court[10] hosted volleyball and basketball.
The Concordia University Throw Center[11] has circles, cages, and runways for all four throwing events (javelin, discus, hammer, and shot put), and can all host up to 40 participants per event.