Hall of Champions: Women's Basketball 2008-2009 NCAA Division II National Championship Trophy and team photo

The Brock Otto Hall of Champions is an exhibit located in the Taylor Center that reflects the heritage of Minnesota State University, Mankato as well as the big dreams, big opportunities, and big impact that the University has today. The Hall of Champions highlights: heritage, academics, athletics, student life, and alumni.

A photograph of Women's Basketball 2008-2009 NCAA Division II National Championship Trophy and team photo in the Hall of Champions. 

Women's Basketball 2008-2009 NCAA Division II National Championship Trophy and team photo. The net from one of the baskets from the championship game (103-94 win over Franklin Pierce University, March 27, 2009 in San Antonio, Tex.)

Facts about this team:

• First Minnesota State Mankato women's basketball National Championship in school history
• First appearance in the NCAA Elite Eight
• 2008-09 Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference Champions - 2nd conference title in school history, first since the 1985-86 season
• Finished with a 32-2 record - 32 wins are the most in a season at Minnesota State Mankato
• Started the season 17-0 passing the previous mark of 16-0 set by the 1985-86 team
• Scored 2,763 points for an average of 81.3 points per game - both Minnesota State Mankato records
• Recorded 16 home wins - most in Minnesota State Mankato history
• Team shot 47.2% from the field - new Minnesota State Mankato record
• Ranked #1 in the USA Today/ESPN Division II National Poll for first time in Minnesota State Mankato history

Learn more about the Hall of Champions at http://lib.mnsu.edu/archives/hoc/about.html.

As always, never hesitate to contact the University Archives with any questions you may have.