A bounce-back win at Waldorf will lead the 23rd-ranked Bulldogs back into conference play this week. They will take on Morningside and Northwestern while attempting to keep pace near the top of the GPAC standings.
Concordia shared the ball to perfection during the second half and ran away with a 103-61 win at Waldorf University (Iowa) on Saturday (Nov. 26). Brad Bennett poured in 25 points and the Bulldogs committed just four turnovers as a team.
Jamestown owned control from start to finish in a top 25 matchup inside Friedrich Arena on Tuesday (Nov. 22). The Bulldogs were limited to 33.9 percent shooting and fell by a final of 90-59.
After leading the Bulldogs to wins over Midland and Dordt, Noah Schutte has been named the GPAC Player of the Week. He reached 20 points in both games as Concordia moved to 5-0 on the season.
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 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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Let's answer the question: who wore it better? We ran down the top Bulldog men's basketball performers at each jersey number during the 20 seasons of GPAC hoops.
Featured StoryAs head coach Grant Schmidt put it, "when they strapped on their shoes, they didn't lose." The 2004-05 squad reached the national title game and stands out as one of the most competitive and fiery in school history.
Featured StoryA senior class led by Tanner Shuck and Brevin Sloup steadied the men's basketball program and led it to the national tournament for the first time since 2005. The highlight of the campaign was a GPAC tournament title.
Featured StoryAt long last, the Bulldogs are headed back to the national tournament after a 15-year hiatus. The GPAC tournament champions earned a No. 7 seed and a matchup with No. 2 seed Ottawa.
