The top-seeded Concordia-St. Paul volleyball team defeated Central Missouri in four sets in the NCAA Division II Central Region Tournament semifinal, advancing to the region title match. The Golden Bears will face Wayne State for the region crown.

Why It Matters

The Golden Bears' win in the semifinal match earns them a spot in the region title match for the eighth consecutive season. The outcome of the region championship will determine their advancement in the NCAA Division II tournament.

By the Numbers
  • The Golden Bears have won 80 out of 90 NCAA Tournament matches.
  • Concordia-St. Paul has a 36-18 record against Wayne State, their upcoming opponent.
  • Concordia-St. Paul had 84 digs and 12.0 blocks in the match against Central Missouri.
  • Emma Schmidt and Ellie Sieling each had 25 digs for the Golden Bears.
  • Katie Mattson led all players with 19 kills and eight blocks.
State of Play
  • The Golden Bears extended their winning streak to 12 matches.
  • Concordia-St. Paul has advanced to the region title match for the 19th time in 20 seasons under head coach Brady Starkey.
  • Concordia and Wayne State have previously met twice this season, with each team winning a match.