Gangelhoff Center is a 3,200-seat multi-purposearena on the campus ofConcordia University inSaint Paul, Minnesota that opened in 1993. It is the home toConcordia University Golden Bears volleyball and basketball teams and was home to theMinnesota Ripknees during their one season in theAmerican Basketball Association. It also serves as the indoor home to Concordia University Golden Bears track & field, featuring a 200-meter track with a 4-lane oval and 6-lane straightaway, separate runways for horizontal jumps and pole vault, an integrated throws ring, and space for high jump. The facility's surface is Mondo Super X.
The Gangelhoff Center is one of the busiest venues in theTwin Cities. Gangelhoff has 1,200 permanent seats but can expand its capacity to handle 4,000 fans for an event.[1] One of those times was in March 2001 when Concordia hosted the Slam Dunk/Three Point competition that was televised nationally byESPN, with a capacity crowd watching from the stands.[2]
In December 2008, the Gangelhoff Center hosted the 2008 NCAA Division II Women's Volleyball Championships.[3] The Tournament featured eight teams including host and defending National Champion Concordia University Saint Paul. The tournament was won in dramatic fashion as the #1 Concordia University Golden Bears beat #2 Cal State San Bernardino 3–2.[4]
The Gangelhoff Center has served as the venue of severalNCAA Regional tournaments and the semifinals and finals of theNSIC basketball and volleyball tournaments over the last three years.
In addition to college volleyball and basketball, the Gangelhoff has hosted high school basketball regular season and sectional games, the Minnesota State High School Badminton Tournament, concerts, and school graduation ceremonies.[5]
Several of Concordia's athletic teams practice here when the weather is inclement. In addition, intramural volleyball and basketball is also played here.
The 70,000 square foot Gangelhoff Center is named after benefactors Ronald and Doris Gangelhoff.
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