The Concordia University softball team will open its season against Ottawa University (Kan.) this Saturday (Feb. 10). The Bulldogs will travel to the Dick Peters Sports Complex and face off against a Braves squad that already has four games and four wins under their belt.
In a reflection of where the Bulldogs placed in 2023, they were pegged No. 9 in the 2024 GPAC Softball Preseason Coaches' Poll released on Thursday (Feb. 1). Concordia received 50 points in the poll.
The energy and enthusiasm within the Concordia Softball program displays a picture of a group eager to turn the page to 2024. Coach Brock Culler will put to use three returning All-GPAC players, a host of veterans and a talented bunch of newcomers.
Entering year two as head coach, Brock Culler sees a Concordia Softball program on the rise thanks to a mix of key returners and a talented freshman class. Pitching and defense emerged as the team's strengths this fall.
Concordia Softball has announced a 2024 schedule that will feature 50 regular season games. The Bulldogs will again take part in three nonconference invites, including the Tucson Invitational. The season opener is slated for Feb. 3.
Four Bulldogs from the Concordia Softball team garnered status as 2023 All-Midlands Team honorable mention award winners: Hanna Bowers, Aubrey Bruning, Megan Eurich and Kylie Shottenkirk.
Six Bulldogs from Concordia Softball have been honored as NAIA Scholar-Athletes for 2023. The group features repeat award winners in Jennifer Gillotti, Creighton Taylor and Julia Van Wey.
In recognition of their work in the classroom and on the diamond, Megan Eurich, Caitlyn McGarvie and Julia Van Wey have been named to the 2023 Academic All-District® Softball Teams, as selected by College Sports Communicators.
There were flashes of brilliance and moments that hinted at brighter days to come for the Concordia Softball program. Seniors who were part of the '21 national tournament team left a lasting legacy and the sophomore group made its presence known.
A trio of sophomores from Concordia Softball represented the program on the list of 2023 Honorable Mention All-GPAC selections. The Bulldog honorees include Hanna Bowers, Aubrey Bruning and Kylie Shottenkirk.
It’s been an offseason characterized by healthy and energetic positivity within the Concordia Softball program. Taryn Ganstrom and Kaylei Denison stand out among the group of returners to the 2026 team.
Coach Brock Culler sensed a different feel inside the program this fall as the Bulldogs returned to the practice field. Senior Taryn Ganstrom sets the tone for a a '26 team determined to turn around its fortune in the postseason.
Breakout performances from Taryn Ganstrom and Jennifer Katz, combined with the pitching of Megan Eurich, pushed Bulldog Softball forward in 2025. Concordia finished the season with 27 wins.
It's been a whirlwind college career for Jennifer Katz, who attended two different junior colleges before finding her "second home" as a Bulldog. The future veterinarian also found softball stardom.
An impressionable young Megan Eurich wanted to be just like Jennie Finch. Her journey as a pitcher began in the basement of her home before she found stardom as a Concordia Bulldog. It's a "really cool story."
It’s been a process, but the transformation of Concordia Softball under Head Coach Brock Culler has entered another phase. Coming off a third-place GPAC finish, the Bulldogs believe they are primed for more in 2025.
As Head Coach Brock Culler says, "The feel is there. It's real." Concordia Softball carried momentum from its 2024 late season surge into fall ball. The roster includes a nice mix of veterans (nine seniors) and newcomers (17).
While becoming the winningest coach in Concordia Softball history, Frank Greene served as an example of what really matters. Coach Greene was someone who worked tirelessly to supply his players a first-class experience.
While sitting at 2-6 in league play (12-20 overall) in early April, the Bulldogs faced a crossroads in their 2024 season. The Bulldogs responded by winning 10 of their next 11 games in a surge that gave the program a jolt heading into 2025.
The energy and enthusiasm within the Concordia Softball program displays a picture of a group eager to turn the page to 2024. Coach Brock Culler will put to use three returning All-GPAC players, a host of veterans and a talented bunch of newcomers.
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