While struggling to contain two star Red Raider freshmen, the 13th-ranked Bulldogs endured their first defeat in 50 days. Northwestern shot 55.7 percent and won, 87-70, on Saturday (Feb. 8).
A bye in the middle of the week will allow the Bulldogs to rest up before a Saturday clash at No. 16 Northwestern. Coach Limback's squad rides a 12-game winning streak into the week.
In recognition of their decorated collegiate careers, Concordia Men’s Basketball stars Noah Schutte and Tristan Smith were named to the Trevor Hudgins Award Watch List on Feb. 1.
The top four Bulldog scorers combined to go 24-for-28 from the floor while leading the Bulldogs to a 97-63 blowout of Waldorf on Saturday (Feb. 21). Brooks Kissinger led all players with 21 points.
A 19-2 run that began in the first half and spilled into the second half made for a lopsided affair at Midland on Wednesday (Jan. 29). Jaxon Stueve starred as the Bulldogs won it, 98-73.
Following his recognition as CIT MVP, Tristan Smith earned his fourth GPAC Player of the Week award of the 2024-25 season. Smith led the Bulldogs to a dominant CIT championship weekend.
After coming down from the high of winning CIT, the Bulldogs now shift back to league play. Head Coach Ben Limback's squad will visit Midland on Wednesday before hosting Waldorf on Saturday.
CIT MVP Tristan Smith and the Bulldogs pummeled host Concordia Ann Arbor, 88-45, on Saturday (Jan. 25) while taking the program's 31st CIT title. CUNE moved its winning streak to 10.
Tristan Smith added to his highlight reel on Friday (Jan. 24) with a one-hand alley-oop slam that punctuated a 90-71 win over Concordia Chicago. The Bulldogs extended their winning streak to nine.
Featured StoryThe 72nd Concordia Invitational Tournament will play out Jan. 24-25 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The Bulldog Basketball teams have won a combined 62 CIT championships in their history.
Featured StorySix years since his graduation, Chandler Folkerts can't escape The Chanimal nickname that became a signature of the dominance the Milford native displayed in the post. The humble Folkerts recently took his place in the Concordia Athletics HOF.
Featured StoryNamed the 2003-04 GPAC Player of the Year, Rick Dietze used his patented 'old-man game' to score more points than any other GPAC player his senior season. The soft-spoken Dietze is headed to the Concordia Athletics Hall of Fame.
Featured StoryFollowing a five-year run in college basketball, Gage Smith continues to satisfy his appetite for competition thanks to the rebirth of SlamBall. New to the sport, Smith has earned a roster spot on the MOB and will appear on ESPN later in July.
Featured StoryThe 2022-23 Bulldogs will be remembered for their ability to redefine themselves in the middle of the season and get on a roll that led into the national tournament. Noah Schutte and Gage Smith were the stars who guided Concordia through adversity.
Featured StoryThey make up two-thirds of the starting frontcourt for Concordia Men's Basketball. Built different, brothers Gage and Tristan Smith are all about family and forging memories together. Together, they are a dynamic duo.
Featured StoryIn nearly a quarter century in his role, the unmistakable Coach Grant Schmidt guided the Concordia Men’s Basketball program in ways only he could. His passion and care inspired a reverence for him that is still emotionally felt by his former players.
Featured StoryThe 2022-23 Concordia Men's Basketball team takes on the task of following up one of the greatest seasons in school history. The Bulldogs return three starters and one of the most athletic frontcourts the program has ever put on the court.
Featured StoryAD Devin Smith refers to the 2021-22 Bulldogs as the "best team I've ever seen play here." The road to Kansas City included buzzer beaters, court storms, GPAC championships and memories that will never fade.
Featured StoryThe 2021-22 Concordia Men's Basketball season will never be forgotten. The Bulldogs celebrated GPAC regular season and tournament titles and reached the NAIA national quarterfinals while being characterized by a team first attitude.
Featured StoryHe's a small school farm boy with a big-time game. Noah Schutte made that clear during the Bulldogs' run to the NAIA National Quarterfinals. The former 2,000-point high school scorer isn't about to rest on his laurels - and he'll no longer fly under the radar.
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