The 12th-ranked Bulldogs blitzed the Broncos out of the halftime break and won going away, 94-71, in Hastings on Wednesday (Feb. 12). Tristan Smith led a group of five double-figure scorers with 24 points.
Following the team's first loss in 50 days, the Bulldogs will attempt to start a new win streak. Concordia will aim for season sweeps of Hastings and Dakota Wesleyan in this week's action.
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.
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