One of the most dominant defensive specialists in the history of Concordia volleyball, Megan (Graham) Stine helped CSP win four consecutive NSIC titles was a crucial component in the rise of Golden Bear volleyball.
Stine immediately earned a spot as Concordia's starting libero in her freshman season of 2003, tallying 486 digs (3.74 per set), 32 assists, and three service aces in a season that saw the Golden Bears clinch their first-ever NSIC title and reach the NCAA Division II Championship match for the first time in school history. As a sophomore, she once again led the team with 503 digs (4.26 per set) in a year where the Bears claimed another NSIC regular season crown while also winning the NSIC Tournament for the first time.
Stine's upward trajectory continued in her junior season of 2005, tallying 588 digs (4.67 per set) to help Concordia claim NSIC titles in both the regular season and conference tournament yet again, en route to a second NCAA Region Tournament title and Elite Eight appearance. She finished her career on a high note in 2006, logging 637 digs (4.86 per set), a mark that still stands as the third highest in a single-season in program history nearly two decades later.
With Stine leading defensive efforts, Concordia produced a 134-15 record in her four years, including four NSIC regular season championships, two NCAA regional championships, two appearances at the NCAA Division II Elite Eight and a national runner-up finish while finishing each season ranking No. 7 in the nation or better in the final poll. CSP produced three-straight perfect NSIC seasons and went 61-1 in her four years in conference play.
After receiving her Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education from CSP in 2007, Stine remained at Concordia where she went on to earn a Master of Arts in Education in 2013.
Stine has worked as a middle school language arts teacher for 18 years, with all but one of those years at Wayzata West Middle School. She currently teaches seventh grade language arts, where she is responsible for delivering engaging and standards-based instruction that enhances students' reading, writing, speaking/listening, and critical thinking skills. She resides in Golden Valley, Minnesota with her husband, Paul, and daughter, Etta.
Career Awards
- 2006 AVCA All-Region Second Team
- 2006 Daktronics/D2CCA All-Region Second Team
- 2006 CSC (formerly CoSIDA) Academic All-District
- Two-time NSIC Libero of the Year (2004, 2005)
- Three-time All-NSIC First Team (2004, 2005, 2006)
CSP Records
- 2nd - career digs (2214)
- 3rd - career digs per set (4.38)
- 3rd - single season digs (637 in 2006)
- 5th - career sets played (505)
- 6th - career matches played (144)
- 6th - single season digs (588 in 2005)
- 19th - career service aces (104)
Career Stats
- 2214 digs
- 4.38 digs per set
- 104 service aces
- 88 assists
- 22 kills
