The senior trio of Seth Curran, Chandler Folkerts and Eli Ziegler combined for 63 points to power a 91-77 upset of 17th-ranked York College on Saturday afternoon. Folkerts had a game high 25 points and eight boards.
Concordia made a late push with a 24-7 run down the stretch, but it wasn't enough to dig out of an 18-point hole at Northwestern. The Red Raiders won, 89-87, in Wednesday's GPAC opener.
Behind three scorers with 18 or more points, Concordia toppled Oklahoma Wesleyan, 100-89, in the final game of the 17th annual Cattle Classic. The Bulldogs (3-1) capped a perfect 2-0 weekend at home.
Chandler Folkerts went for a double-double in leading the Bulldogs to a victory over Waldorf as part of the 17th annual Cattle Classic. Eli Ziegler also chipped in 17 points during Friday's action.
Bulldog fans can get a first look at the 2016-17 men's basketball team this weekend at the annual Cattle Classic. Coach Ben Limback's group will take on Waldorf University and Oklahoma Wesleyan University.
A back-and-forth game between Concordia and Johnson & Wales, with referees calling over 40 fouls throughout the course of the game, ended the Bulldog's weekend in Denver, Colo., with a tough loss.
Making his first career start, senior guard Seth Curran recorded a career high 15 points and sparked a victorious rally after the Bulldogs had trailed by 11. Concordia defeated Dickinson State, 73-66.
Featured StoryPowered 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.
Following a sixth-place finish in 2015-16, Chandler Folkerts and company have been pegged by league coaches to place eighth in 2016-17. The Bulldogs collected 32 points in the poll.
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 all-time classic moment that will go down in Concordia University Men’s Basketball lore caught the attention of ESPN’s SportsCenter. The closing seconds were aired on multiple editions of the show on Thursday (Feb. 17).
Featured StoryThe group of four-year student-athletes within the program represents the ideals of Concordia Men's Basketball. Christian character. Toughness. Resilience. Class acts. Servant leaders. High academic achievers. Winners.
Featured StoryConcordia Men's Basketball enters 2021-22 feeling like it "left some meat on the bone" last season when the program missed out on the national tournament. The Bulldogs return their top seven scorers, including three All-GPAC honorees.
Featured StoryGage Smith made an head-turning transformation from sophomore to junior season while becoming an all-conference player. Even better things could be in store in 2021-22 for Gage, who now has his brother alongside him.
Featured StoryThe memories remain vivid for brothers Darin and Derek Engelbart, both 1,000-point scorers for Concordia Men's Basketball. The bond over No. 22 symbolizes their relationship as brothers.
Featured StoryHighlights from the 2020-21 Concordia Men's Basketball season included a dominant run at home, a sweep of Northwestern and All-GPAC performances from Carter Kent, Gage Smith and Justin Wiersema.
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.
Featured StoryThought picked sixth in the GPAC preseason poll, the Bulldogs like what they have with a backcourt that features Carter Kent and Justin Wiersema. Concordia is coming off a 2020 GPAC tournament title.
Featured StoryCarter Kent finds team success to be "addicting." The Crete High School product plans to take on more a leadership role this coming season as he progresses through a unique offseason.
Featured StoryOriginally from Scotia, Neb., Glen Snodgrass arrived for classes at Concordia University in the fall of 1994. He starred on the hardwood and gridiron before becoming a state championship coach.
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