There won't be a break during the week of Thanksgiving for the 23rd-ranked Bulldogs. Riding a 5-0 start, Concordia will host No. 5 Jamestown on Tuesday and will then travel to play at Waldorf (Iowa) on Saturday.
The first half at Dordt on Saturday (Nov. 19) did not go as scripted, the 23rd-ranked Bulldogs were the clear aggressor in the second half and followed the likes of Noah Schutte, Gage Smith and Brad Bennett to an 87-72 victory.
The perimeter shooting wasn't pretty on either side, but the 23rd-ranked Bulldogs overpowered Midland with their strength inside. Concordia grabbed 64 rebounds and was led by 20 points from star Noah Schutte in the 83-47 home win.
Following an early statement win at No. 24 Briar Cliff, the Bulldogs have moved to 3-0. In the first full week of GPAC action, Concordia will host Midland on Wednesday and will then play at Dordt on Saturday.
Gage Smith and the Bulldogs dominated from start to finish while routing No. 24 Briar Cliff, 78-58, in Sioux City, Iowa, on Saturday. Smith surpassed 1,000 career points while totaling 21 points and 16 rebounds on the day.
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 StoryNearing 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.
Featured StoryCurrently the third-highest scoring team in program history (in terms of scoring average), the Bulldogs have won seven of eight games. They rate as one of the nation's most efficient offensive teams.
Featured StoryThe 65th annual Concordia Invitational Tournament tips off Jan. 29 at Concordia University Chicago. Both Bulldog teams will vie for their 26th all-time CIT titles.
Featured StoryYoung and inexperienced proved a theme for the Bulldogs during head coach Ben Limback’s first season at the helm of the program in 2013-14. That’s no longer the case.
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