It was pandemonium the last time Concordia and Briar Cliff got together. The two sides will meet up on Saturday in the GPAC opener. The Bulldogs are 2-0 while the 24th-ranked Chargers are 3-1 with a victory over a top 10 opponent.
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.
Brad Bennett put on a shooting display while helping the Bulldogs rally from a seven-point deficit to defeat Ottawa, 86-82, on Saturday (Nov. 5). Bennett went 8-for-9 from 3-point range and Noah Schutte led the team with 26 points.
Concordia consistently beat the Tabor press and sizzled offensively during a first half that put the game out of reach. The Bulldogs won their season opener, 88-52, behind a career high 23 points from Tristan Smith.
The 23rd annual Cattle Classic will tip off on Friday inside Friedrich Arena. As part of the two-day event that raises canned goods for a local food pantry, the Bulldogs will welcome Hastings, Ottawa and Tabor to town.
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.
The defending GPAC champion Bulldogs have been slotted in at No. 4 in the 2022-23 GPAC Men's Basketball Preseason Coaches' Poll. Concordia is coming off one of the greatest seasons in school history that saw it go 28-7 overall.
As part of a unique event on Dec. 20, the Concordia Men's Basketball team will be featured in the Battle in the Vault at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln. The Bulldogs will take on Oklahoma Wesleyan in the first of three games that day.
It was the most viral singular moment in Concordia Athletics history. The call of the play by Parker Cyza and Devin Smith was honored with the Gold Award for Best Sports Broadcast by the Nebraska Broadcasters Association.
The Bulldogs will follow up last season's thrilling national quarterfinal run by opening up the 2022-23 season at the annual Cattle Classic. The new slate features the return of CIT and a trip south just prior to New Year's Day.
Featured StoryWith Chandler Folkerts and Eli Ziegler having moved on, it's time for the next wave of stars to emerge for the Concordia men's basketball program. Several sophomores are candidates to fill their big shoes.
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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