Drives to the paint come with punishment on Saturday (Jan. 10) in a physical defensive grinder between Concordia and Briar Cliff. The Bulldogs shined on the defensive end and won, 72-64.
Those who witnessed it may have needed some time to process it. Like prize fighters, Concordia and Morningside traded blows down the stretch before the Mustangs edged the Bulldogs, 91-87, on Wednesday (Jan. 7).
A fine week that resulted in three Concordia victories has led to junior guard Brooks Kissinger being named the GPAC Offensive Player of the Week. Kissinger scored 29 points in the win over No. 17 Northwestern.
It's a pivotal week of conference play. Both Concordia games this week will involve teams situated inside the top three of the GPAC standings. The Bulldogs ride a four-game win streak into Wednesday's action.
Concordia made winning plays down the stretch and prevailed over No. 17 Northwestern, 85-82, in a GPAC nailbiter. Brooks Kissinger led all players with 29 points as the Bulldogs boosted their league mark to 6-2.
Brooks Kissinger and the Dawg offense came alive in the second stanza shooting a white-hot 73.3 percent from the floor to pounce on Governors State, 83-70, at the St. Francis Fighting Saints New Year’s Classic on Wednesday.
After a rough finish to the first half, the Bulldogs responded by shooting 75 percent in the second half in Tuesday (Dec. 30)'s 89-81 win at St. Francis. Freshman Jacob Duitsman posted a career-high 16 points.
The break ends this week as the Bulldogs look forward to playing three games in a five-day stretch. Concordia will take on St. Francis, Governors State and No. 17 Northwestern.
In taking to the road outside of league play, the Bulldogs regained their offensive efficiency and toppled MidAmerica Nazarene, 101-88. Dane Jacobsen and Brooks Kissinger poured in 24 points apiece.
Following two conference road defeats, the Bulldogs will dip outside of league play for their next three outings. Next up, Concordia will head to MidAmerica Nazarene for action on Friday.
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