SUNY Potsdam to Rebroadcast the NCAA Division III Bears Men's Basketball Championships Games from 1981 & 1986
Join SUNY Potsdam Community on April 6 and April 13 at 7:30 p.m. for Classic Potsdam Bears Events, Steaming on YouTube
Potsdam, NY (04/03/2020) — SUNY Potsdam will be sharing rebroadcasts of the 1981 and 1986 Potsdam Bears Men's Basketball National Championship games on YouTube this month. Fans and alumni can watch the 1981 victory over Augustana this Monday, April 6, at 7:30 p.m., followed by the 1986 win over LeMoyne-Owen on Monday, April 13, at the same time.
- On Monday, April 6 at 7:30 p.m. click here to view the 1981 championship game between SUNY Potsdam and Augustana.
- On Monday, April 13 at 7:30 p.m. click here to view the 1986 championship game between SUNY Potsdam and LeMoyne-Owen.
Coach Jerry Welsh (Hon. '79) -- who led the Potsdam Bears Men's Basketball Team to both Division III National Championships wins -- will provide a welcome message before the games!
Join us us for a look back at these historic games as we keep our Potsdam family and community united during this challenging time.
About SUNY Potsdam:
Founded in 1816, The State University of New York at Potsdam is one of America's first 50 colleges -- and the oldest institution within SUNY. Now in its third century, SUNY Potsdam is distinguished by a legacy of pioneering programs and educational excellence. The College currently enrolls approximately 3,600 undergraduate and graduate students. Home to the world-renowned Crane School of Music, SUNY Potsdam is known for its challenging liberal arts and sciences core, distinction in teacher training and culture of creativity. To learn more, visit http://www.potsdam.edu.
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SUNY Potsdam will broadcast films of the 1981 and 1986 Potsdam Bears Men's Basketball National Championship games on April 6 and 13. Coach Jerry Welsh (center) will give a welcome message before each event.
SUNY Potsdam will broadcast films of the 1981 and 1986 Potsdam Bears Men's Basketball National Championship games on April 6 and 13.
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