Tristan Smith's 48-point program record explosion leads the 11th-ranked Bulldogs into a GPAC semifinal clash with No. 13 Northwestern. The two sides split their regular season meetings.
Even for Tristan Smith, this was something else. No. 22 wrote a new chapter of Bulldog folklore on Wednesday (Feb. 26) while breaking the school single game record with 48 points in a 101-81 win over Midland.
Two wins in the final week of the regular season allowed the 12th-ranked Bulldogs to lock up the No. 2 seed in the GPAC tournament. Concordia will welcome Midland to Friedrich Arena for the quarterfinal round.
In the absence of Noah Schutte, five double-figure scorers rose to the occasion and lifted the 12th-ranked Bulldogs to an 88-74 win at Mount Marty on Saturday (Feb. 22). Concordia locked up the GPAC's No. 2 seed.
As part of senior day festivities the 12th-ranked Bulldogs dominated the second half and thumped rival Doane, 89-59, on Wednesday (Feb. 19). Senior Tristan Smith posted 19 points and nine rebounds in the win.
A group of 11 Bulldogs represented Concordia Men's Basketball on the list of 2024-25 NAIA Scholar-Athletes. Four of the honorees are repeat award winners.
Dominant play in wins over Hastings and Dakota Wesleyan resulted in Tristan Smith being named a GPAC Player of the Week for the fifth time this season. He continues to lead the conference in field goal percentage.
In the final week of the 2024-25 regular season, the 12th-ranked Bulldogs aim to secure a top-two seed for the upcoming GPAC tournament. Concordia will celebrate its seniors on Wednesday night.
As announced by Small College Basketball, Tristan Smith has made the Bevo Francis Award Watch List of 50 players. Smith is averaging 20.3 points and 7.8 rebounds on the season.
There were times when the Bulldogs scored at will on Saturday (Feb. 15) behind the trio of Brooks Kissinger, Noah Schutte and Tristan Smith. Concordia toppled DWU, 91-76, inside Friedrich Arena.
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