Brooks Kissinger and Derek Tonjes were a two-man wrecking crew, but it wasn’t quite enough at Bethel College on Friday (Oct. 30). The Threshers rallied from a 14-point deficit and won, 81-74.
A 12-0 run in the first half put No. 19 Concordia in control and carried it to an 89-61 road win over Kansas Wesleyan University on Thursday (Oct. 29). Garret Johnson led the charge with 18 points and four steals.
The first week of the 2026-27 season will take the GPAC favorite Bulldogs to KCAC territory for matchups with Kansas Wesleyan and Bethel. Those contests will lead into the Cattle Classic.
Chosen as the conference preseason favorite, Concordia Men's Basketball begins the 2026-27 season at No. 19 in the NAIA coaches' poll. The Bulldogs return Brooks Kissinger as part of a loaded backcourt.
Featured StoryConcordia Men's Basketball enters the 2026-27 season as the conference favorite. As Head Coach Ben Limback says, "This team wanted high expectations, and I think the guys will be ready for them."
Led by a proven and experienced backcourt, Concordia Men's Basketball opens this season as the favorite to win the GPAC. Brooks Kissinger was named the conference preseason player of the year by NAIA Hoops Report.
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.
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