For her work at libero, freshman Emma Brueggemann has earned her second GPAC Player of the Week award over the past three weeks. Brueggemann helped the Bulldogs to wins last week over Hastings and Dordt.
Two home wins last week propel the Bulldogs into their Sioux City road trip with a 6-0 conference record. Concordia has held each of its GPAC opponents to hitting percentages below .100.
It was the type of defensive battle the second-ranked Bulldogs are comfortable in. Concordia limited a sixth straight GPAC foe to a hitting percentage south of .100 and celebrated a senior day victory over Dordt.
There was a brief hiccup to begin the evening, but the second-ranked Bulldogs quickly established control thanks to superior service and defensive play. Ashley Keck led all players with nine kills.
The weekly awards continue to roll in for the second-ranked Bulldogs. On Tuesday (Sept. 23), Ella Brueggemann and Ashley Keck earned GPAC Player of the Week awards.
The Bulldogs will entertain the home fans twice this week as they get set to welcome Hastings and Dordt to Friedrich Arena. Prior to Saturday's match, Concordia will honor a class of 10 seniors.
For a second straight outing this week, No. 2 Concordia shook off a downer in the first set and took control. Ashley Keck led the way with 19 kills as the Bulldogs won at Doane in four sets.
In a defensive battle, the second-ranked Bulldogs cruised past No. 17 Midland in four sets on Wednesday (Sept. 17). Concordia enjoyed a 17-7 advantage in blocks and held the Warriors to an .056 hitting percentage.
A starter at libero as a freshman, Emma Brueggemann helped limit College of Saint Marty to a negative hitting percentage in last week's Concordia victory. Brueggemann notched a season high 23 digs in the win.
After a weekend off, the second-ranked Bulldogs will return to action this week with matchups against two in-state rivals. Concordia will go head-to-head with No. 17 Midland in a ranked clash.
Featured StoryFacing lofty expectations once again, the 2025 Bulldogs aspire to "Let it rip" in the big moments. Concordia returns four GPAC All-Conference players, including First Team All-American Ashley Keck.
Featured StoryIt was an era of change for Concordia Volleyball. As the calendar flipped to a new millennium, the Bulldogs transitioned to the newly formed Great Plains Athletic Conference while turning to a new head coach.
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During the spring semester, the powerhouse Concordia Volleyball program began the process of shaping the team's identity for 2025. The Bulldogs are preparing to 'let it rip' in big moments this fall.
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No matter the result, the Bulldogs stayed gritty throughout a 2024 season that upheld the program's lofty standards. The '24 Concordia team broke program records for winning percentage and GPAC wins in a season.
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Five-straight trips to the final site of the NAIA National Championships has created a level of expectation that is embraced inside the Concordia huddle. The Bulldogs begin 2024 ranked No. 4 in the NAIA coaches' poll.
Featured StoryA native of Syracuse, Neb., Katie (Werner) Loveless dominated in two sports during her incredible Bulldog career. Accolades aside, Loveless remains impacted by the people she met during her Concordia experience.
Featured StoryThe string of fifth-year stars for Bulldog Volleyball will continue as Gabi Nordaker returns this fall. The volleyball-crazed Nordaker could not pass up one more year of strengthening relationships with her teammates.
Featured StoryThe 2024 'Kobe Year' will be about grit for a Concordia Volleyball team coming off one of the most successful seasons in program history. The Bulldogs began the reloading process this spring without a pair of All-Americans.
Featured StoryWhile the season ended abruptly, the 2023 Concordia Volleyball team achieved great heights in rising to No. 1 in the NAIA coaches' poll, setting a program record for win percentage and sharing the GPAC regular season title.
Featured StoryWhatever the end result, emotions will run high for a group of Bulldogs who have been instrumental in the most successful period in the history of Concordia Volleyball. It's time for one last final site experience for nine Bulldogs.
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