The Bulldogs faced their second opponent from the Grand Canyon state, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, on Saturday night. CUNE Men’s Basketball doubled the Eagles in points in the paint to gain a 22-point victory.
In a major road test, the Bulldogs raced out to a 13-point lead before surrendering an extended run that staked No. 4 Arizona Christian to a 73-65 win on Friday (Dec. 20). Noah Schutte and Zac Kulus starred for Concordia.
Featured StoryThrough it all, family and basketball have been there for Tristan Smith. Those two aspects of life have defined T-Ray's journey, which has included high-flying dunks, GPAC championships, national tournaments and one gruesome injury overcome.
Tristan Smith earned GPAC Offensive Player of the Week accolades following a career-high scoring output at Waldorf. Smith ranks among the GPAC's best players in virtually all statistical categories.
Following three-straight GPAC wins, the Bulldogs will dip outside league play and venture to Arizona for matchups with No. 4 Arizona Christian and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical.
Noah Schutte hit 2,000 career points and Tristan Smith poured in a career-high 35 points as the Bulldogs rolled past Waldorf, 103-79, on Saturday (Dec. 14). Schutte is the third player in program history to reach that milestone.
A career-high performance from Books Kissinger and lights-out shooting propelled the Bulldogs to a 101-82 home win over Hastings on Wednesday (Dec. 11). Kissinger (21) and Brad Bennett (20) both reached 20 points.
In terms of GPAC play, the two games this week will be it for the calendar year of 2024. Concordia will host Hastings on Wednesday before heading to Waldorf on Saturday.
Balanced scoring and solid defensive play in the first half led to Concordia earning an 87-74 home win over Briar Cliff. Noah Schutte tallied 22 points, Tristan Smith posted a double-double and Brad Bennett netted five treys.
CUNE Men's Basketball battled against No. 23 Morningside on Wednesday night. The Dawgs cut the Mustangs’ 15-point halftime lead down to one, but the home team always seemed to find a response in the 82-69 defeat of the visitors.
Featured StoryAccording to Coach Grant Schmidt, the 1991-92 men's basketball team "created an environment at Concordia that we had never seen before." The Bulldogs surprised many by storming to the national semifinals.
Featured StoryJason Jisa's journey has taken him to many incredible places: the 2002 BCS National Championship game, the 2005 NAIA Division II national title tilt and this September, the Concordia Athletic Hall of Fame.
Featured StoryWe try to answer the question: what are the greatest moments in the history of the Concordia men's basketball program? This is the second in our 'top five' series. Relive the glory years presided over by Grant Schmidt.
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The 2016-17 Concordia men's basketball team set a new school standard for scoring behind All-American Chandler Folkerts and sharpshooter Eli Ziegler. The team's 21 wins were the most for the program since 2004-05.
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Nearing the end of his Concordia career, Chandler Folkerts will be remembered as more than just a basketball player. Says President Brian Friedrich of Folkerts, "He is the young man every parent wants as a son."
Featured StoryOver his four-year Bulldog career, Littleton, Colorado, native Eli Ziegler has gone from role player to star. Born and bred to play hoops, Concordia's sharpshooting senior is the ringleader for a squad that leads the nation in 3-point shooting.
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Powered by Chandler Folkerts, Concordia men's basketball enters 2016-17 with an optimistic outlook despite being picked to finish eighth in the GPAC by league coaches.
Featured StorySurely it would take an act of God for someone to go from Sydney, Australia, to Honolulu, Hawaii, to Seward, Neb. That’s exactly what happened in regards to Chris Johnstone.
Featured StoryAn 18-12 overall record marked another improvement for head coach Ben Limback's men's basketball program in 2015-16. The Bulldogs were led again by first team all-conference big man Chandler Folkerts.
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Currently the third-highest scoring team in program history (in terms of scoring average), the Bulldogs have won seven of eight games. They rate as one of the nation's most efficient offensive teams.
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