page_title: Concord University
section_title: Athletics
hierarchical_section_title: Concord University / Athletics
caption_attribution_description: English: Concord University in Athens, West Virginia - The official mascot - the Mountain Lion - statue in front of the Library
context_page_description: Concord University is a public university in Athens, West Virginia. It was founded on February 28, 1872, when the West Virginia Legislature passed "an Act to locate a Branch State Normal School, in Concord Church, in the County of Mercer". Founded by veterans of both the Union and the Confederacy, Concord is named for the ideal of "harmony and sweet fellowship".
  It is known for its picturesque campus which has been dubbed "The Campus Beautiful" and its scenic location on a knoll overlooking the mountains in the area. The university also operates a center and conducts classes in Beckley, Raleigh County, West Virginia.
context_section_description: Concord University, known athletically as the Mountain Lions, is home to many intercollegiate and intramural athletics teams. The men's intercollegiate teams include: baseball, basketball, football, cross country, golf, soccer, tennis and track & field. The women's intercollegiate teams include basketball, cheerleading, cross country, golf, soccer, softball, tennis and track & field. Concord University is an NCAA Division II school, and a member of the Mountain East Conference. The Office of Student Affairs provides intramurals in many athletic activities, including flag football, volleyball, and basketball. On November 29, 2014 the football team won its first ever playoff game by beating West Chester University 51-36. This was also its first 12-0 season. The following week they beat Bloomsburg University 32-26 to advance to the semifinals. On December 13, 2014 in the semifinals game in Mankato, Minnesota, Concord lost to Minnesota State University, Mankato 47-13, ending the season with a record of 13-1, their best ever.
caption: A mountain lion in front of the library
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