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      <title>Schedule Release: 2027 Concordia Competitive Dance</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.cune.edu/application/files/5917/8092/7925/Dance_CUNE_Invite_Action_16x9.jpg" /></p>Concordia Dance has unveiled a 2027 competition schedule featuring seven regular season events. Head Coach Mandi Maser's program is fresh off its first ever national championships appearance.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 14:10:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.cune.edu/athletics/teams/dance/news/schedule-release-2027-concordia-competitive-dance</link>
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      <title>Schedule Release: 2027 Concordia Competitive Cheer</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.cune.edu/application/files/8717/8092/7628/Cheer_CUNE_Invite_action_16x9.jpg" /></p>Concordia Cheer has announced a 2027 competition schedule featuring six regular season events. The Bulldogs will have a new head coach this coming season.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 14:02:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.cune.edu/athletics/teams/cheerleading/news/schedule-release-2027-concordia-competitive-cheer</link>
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      <title>Concordia Athletics: wrapping up the spring of 2026</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.cune.edu/application/files/2717/8066/9015/Spring_Sport_Wrap_16x9.jpg" /></p>By the spring’s end, Concordia Athletics placed top two of the GPAC All-Sports Standings for the seventh straight year and for the 10th time in 11 years. Individually, four Bulldogs claimed national titles in the spring semester.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 14:13:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.cune.edu/athletics/news/concordia-athletics-wrapping-spring-2026</link>
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      <title>Bronx slugs his way to NAIA Third Team All-America honors</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.cune.edu/application/files/9517/8059/3207/Bronx_GPAC_Champ_Game_16x9.jpg" /></p>A breakout senior year has resulted in NAIA Third Team All-America honors for outfielder Bronx Lewis. The Cedar Rapids, Iowa, native slugged 25 home runs in 2026.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:01:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.cune.edu/athletics/teams/baseball/news/bronx-slugs-his-way-naia-third-team-all-america-honors</link>
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      <title>Velders honored as Academic All-American in back-to-back years</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.cune.edu/application/files/8217/8050/7490/Velders_action_16x9.jpg" /></p>The decorated Nick Velders added another honor on June 3 as he was tabbed an NAIA First Team Academic All-American by College Sports Communicators. Velders went 19-0 in singles matches this past season.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:23:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.cune.edu/athletics/teams/tennis/news/velders-honored-academic-all-american-back-back-years</link>
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      <title>Bulldogs land five standouts on CSC Academic All-District honor roll</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.cune.edu/application/files/2017/8041/6374/CSC_2026_BASE_Academic_All-District.png" /></p>Five Bulldogs from the 2026 national qualifying Concordia Baseball team earned CSC Academic All-District awards. Both Alex Johnson and Bronx Lewis are repeat award winners.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 16:04:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.cune.edu/athletics/teams/baseball/news/bulldogs-land-five-standouts-csc-academic-all-district-honor-roll</link>
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      <title>Two-time national champion Mima continues reaching for greater heights</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.cune.edu/application/files/7117/8007/1401/Mima_-_WL_Nationals_2026_16x9.jpg" /></p>With two national titles and collegiate American records to his credit, Kaiden Mima stays motivated. The Colorado Springs native is preparing to make noise on the international scene.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 16:08:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.cune.edu/athletics/teams/womens-lifting-sports/news/two-time-national-champion-mima-continues-reaching-greater-heights</link>
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      <title>Schedule Release: 2026-27 Concordia Wrestling</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.cune.edu/application/files/4217/8006/2379/WRES_Friedrich_Arena_16x9.jpg" /></p>Concordia Wrestling has announced a 2026-27 schedule featuring nine duals and six tournaments throughout the regular season. Isaiah Crosby will make his official head coaching debut this coming October.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 13:45:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.cune.edu/athletics/teams/wrestling/news/schedule-release-2026-27-concordia-wrestling</link>
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      <title>Seven Bulldogs claim 2026 NAIA All-America awards</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.cune.edu/application/files/8217/8000/3761/2026_NAIA_All-Americans.jpg" /></p>Between the indoor and outdoor seasons, seven Bulldogs earned at least one NAIA All-America medal. The group includes two-time national champion Adrianna Rodencal.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 21:27:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.cune.edu/athletics/teams/track-and-field/news/seven-bulldogs-claim-2026-naia-all-america-awards</link>
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      <title>Schedule Release: 2026-27 Concordia Women's Basketball</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.cune.edu/application/files/5617/7998/7932/WBB_Schedule_release_-_2026-27.jpg" /></p>The Concordia University, Nebraska Women’s Basketball program’s 2026-27 schedule is hot off the press boasting a 28-game slate for the upcoming season. Head Coach Drew Olson will enter his 21st campaign in the final days of October. ]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 17:03:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.cune.edu/athletics/teams/womens-basketball/news/schedule-release-2026-27-concordia-womens-basketball</link>
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      <title>Records Update: 2026 Bulldogs leave mark on all-time lists</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.cune.edu/application/files/9417/7997/7279/Johnson_NAIA_OR_2026_16x9.jpg" /></p>While extending the program’s string of consecutive national tournament appearances to seven, the 2026 baseball team left its mark on the school’s all-time lists.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 14:05:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.cune.edu/athletics/teams/baseball/news/records-update-2026-bulldogs-leave-mark-all-time-lists</link>
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      <title>Schedule Release: 2026-27 Concordia Men's Basketball</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.cune.edu/application/files/4017/7989/3367/mbb_schedule_release_pic_16x9.jpg" /></p>The Concordia Men’s Basketball program has finalized its 28-game varsity regular season slate for the 2026-27 campaign. It will mark year 14 in the tenure of Head Coach Ben Limback.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 14:47:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.cune.edu/athletics/teams/basketball/news/schedule-release-2026-27-mens-basketball</link>
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      <title>Three Bulldogs represent softball program with CSC Academic All-District honors</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.cune.edu/application/files/4417/7981/2044/SB_Academic_All-District_2026.png" /></p>A trio of Bulldogs represented Concordia Softball on the list of 2026 Academic All-District honor roll: Taryn Ganstrom, Laycee Josoff and Avery O'Boyle. The honors were handed out by College Sports Communicators.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 16:11:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.cune.edu/athletics/teams/softball/news/three-bulldogs-represent-softball-program-csc-academic-all-district-honors</link>
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      <title>Season-In-Review: 2026 Concordia Baseball</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.cune.edu/application/files/6017/7980/5096/BASE_huddle_season_review_16x9.jpg" /></p>Concordia Baseball underwent a facelift between the '25 and '26 seasons while replacing a crew of first team all-conference players and All-Americans. The Bulldogs found new stars and reached the national tournament once again.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 14:15:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.cune.edu/athletics/teams/baseball/news/season-review-2026-concordia-baseball</link>
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      <title>NAIA Day 3 Recap: national champ Rodencal cements legendary status; 4x4 strides to podium</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.cune.edu/application/files/2717/7949/7368/Rodencal_100H_champ_16x9.jpg" /></p>On the final day of her collegiate track career, senior Adrianna Rodencal cemented her legendary status. She won the 100 hurdles national title as one of six Bulldogs to earn All-America awards at the national meet.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 00:48:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.cune.edu/athletics/teams/track-and-field/news/naia-day-3-recap-national-champ-rodencal-cements-legendary-status-4x4-strides-podium</link>
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      <title>Schedule Release: 2026 Men’s Soccer</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.cune.edu/application/files/5817/7947/5726/MSOC_Schedule.jpg" /></p>Concordia University, Nebraska Men’s Soccer, led by new Head Coach Bernie Ochoa, has announced its Fall schedule, setting the stage for the 2026 season. The 16-game lineup opens away against the University of Science and Arts. ]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 18:47:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.cune.edu/athletics/teams/soccer/news/schedule-release-2026-mens-soccer</link>
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      <title>Velders caps career reaching All-America status</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.cune.edu/application/files/7717/7946/8600/Velders.jpg" /></p>Nick Velders continues to cement his legacy as one of the best athletes in Concordia University, Nebraska Men’s Tennis history by adding his second NAIA All-American award in two years. ]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 16:49:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.cune.edu/athletics/teams/tennis/news/velders-caps-career-reaching-all-america-status</link>
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      <title>NAIA Day 2 Recap: Jurchen, McCarter achieve All-America status</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.cune.edu/application/files/8917/7942/3297/Jurchen-McCarter_AAs_16x9.jpg" /></p>Among the highlights on day two of NAIA outdoor track, Jonny Jurchen and Adysen McCarter claimed All-America awards and Adrianna Rodencal and the women's 4x4 earned spots in Friday final races.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 04:13:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.cune.edu/athletics/teams/track-and-field/news/naia-day-2-recap-jurchen-mccarter-achieve-all-america-status</link>
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      <title>Schedule Release: 2026 Women’s Soccer</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.cune.edu/application/files/9217/7937/7084/Score.jpg" /></p>CUNE Women’s Soccer, under new Head Coach Jason Weides, has unveiled its 2026 schedule, launching the start under familiar yet different leadership. The 16-game slate opens on the road against the USAO.  ]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 15:22:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.cune.edu/athletics/teams/womens-soccer/news/schedule-release-2026-womens-soccer</link>
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      <title>Spring Update: roster transformation takes hold for revamped '26 Bulldogs</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.cune.edu/application/files/5617/7937/4062/2026_alumni_match_16x9.jpg" /></p>The Bulldogs began their makeover this spring without nine seniors who were part of last year's run to the national semifinals. The spring featured a position change for Shandy Faalii and the addition of an impact transfer.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 14:31:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.cune.edu/athletics/teams/volleyball/news/spring-update-roster-transformation-takes-hold-revamped-26-bulldogs</link>
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