This was The Gage Smith Game. The 6-foot-6 junior poured in a career high 32 points while fueling an 89-77 win over No. 16 Dakota Wesleyan on Saturday (Feb. 6). The Bulldogs moved to 9-1 at home.
In its first outing since Jan. 23, the Concordia shook off a sluggish start to make Wednesday (Feb. 3)’s clash at Dordt a nail-biter. The Defenders held off the Bulldogs, 75-69.
The Bulldogs will play on the road for the final time this regular season before then hosting No. 16 Dakota Wesleyan on Saturday. Concordia remains in the hunt for a top four GPAC finish.
A disciplined defensive performance and balanced offensive production led to an 81-58 Concordia blowout win over Briar Cliff on Saturday (Jan. 23). Carter Kent poured in 24 points.
Two teams that like to let if fly from long range will meet up on Saturday as Concordia welcomes Briar Cliff to Friedrich Arena. The Bulldogs had a bye in the middle of the week.
Featured StoryJustin Wiersema is the guy who catches every coach’s attention. It’s not simply because he’s good – it’s also because his motor never stops and his energy level never slips.
In a dizzying offensive performance, 15th-ranked Morningside snapped Concordia's 12-game home win streak. The Mustangs shot 60.7 percent from the floor in their 95-77 win.
Carter Kent had all the answers for the Lancers in a career high 29-point performance on Wednesday (Jan. 13). His big night helped lead the Bulldogs to an 86-76 win in Yankton.
Another week of one road game and one home game within the GPAC presents itself this week for the Bulldogs, who remain in the hunt near the top of the conference standings.
In their first home appearance in a month, the Bulldogs followed Carter Kent, Gage Smith and Justin Wiersema to an 81-70 victory over Jamestown on Saturday (Jan. 9).
Featured StoryMore than 1,000 miles from home, Bret Walter found just the college experience he was looking for. It was one that prepared him for a career in Lutheran education and teaching. Now he's about to become a Hall of Famer.
Featured StoryIt started with a humble barnyard basket and the willingness to take on an array of opportunities and capitalize on them as they arose. Rev. Dr. R. John Buuck is now set to take his place within the Concordia Athletics Hall of Fame.
Featured StoryThere's no question that the four Ashland-Greenwood alums bring a winning pedigree. In a unique circumstance, the four accomplished hoopers will strengthen their bonds as Bulldog teammates.
Featured StoryTristan Smith is nothing but thankful for a college basketball career that landed him at Concordia for four memorable years and then took him to UNI for an appearance on the March Madness stage.
Featured StoryThe 2025-26 Bulldogs came up a win short of qualifying for the national tournament while playing an exciting brand of ball. Brooks Kissinger and Dane Jacobsen shined bright as backcourt stars.
Featured StoryAs part of the home basketball doubleheader scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 7, the Concordia Basketball programs will celebrate their all-time All-America award winners. We run down the complete list.
Featured StoryIt's time for new standouts to emerge for Concordia Men's Basketball, which said goodbye to two All-American frontcourt players. The Bulldogs plan to uphold the standard with a likely guard heavy lineup.
Featured StoryNoah Schutte and Tristan Smith leave behind a legacy of greatness after rewriting the program record books. The duo helped lead the Bulldogs to another special season in 2024-25.
Featured StoryAs announced during the selection show on Thursday (March 6), Concordia Men's Basketball has earned a No. 6 seed and will be headed to Baldwin City, Kansas. The Bulldogs will make their fourth-straight nationals appearance.
Featured StoryThe 72nd Concordia Invitational Tournament will play out Jan. 24-25 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The Bulldog Basketball teams have won a combined 62 CIT championships in their history.
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