The Bulldog block suffocated Midland in front of a whiteout crowd inside Friedrich Arena on Wednesday (Sept. 9). Concordia sent its rival packing in three sets to open GPAC play.
GPAC play will open up from Friedrich Arena as the Bulldogs prepare to welcome No. 16 Midland and CSM to town. Concordia is fresh off a 3-0 weekend at the CSM Labor Day Classic.
A sharp and focused performance resulted in a sweep of Saint Francis (Ind.) as the third-ranked Bulldogs wrapped up a 3-0 weekend at the CSM Labor Day Classic. Makenna Starkey and Laynee Baker starred.
Day one of the CSM Labor Day Classic saw Concordia put together stretches of dominance while sprinkling in clutch play at the end of sets. The Bulldogs defeated both Lindsey Wilson and Ottawa with balance.
Featured StoryConcordia University, Nebraska Volleyball earned some national publicity on Friday (Sept. 4) while being featured on the official NAIA website. The Bulldogs have upheld their elite stature with a revamped roster.
After a 2-1 weekend as host of the Power Quad, the Bulldogs look forward to three weekend matches at the CSM Labor Day Classic. The opponents will be Lindsey Wilson, Ottawa and Saint Francis.
National tournament level intensity filled Friedrich Arena as Concordia and Indiana Wesleyan duked it out for five sets. The Wildcats outlasted the Bulldogs, who went 1-1 on day two of the Power Quad.
When it came to serving and blocking, the third-ranked Bulldogs were on their game on Friday (Aug. 28). They limited MNU to a negative hitting percentage and won in straight sets.
In year three of the Power Quad, Concordia University, Nebraska will serve as the event’s host. The Bulldogs will welcome the following teams to Friedrich Arena: Columbia, Indiana Wesleyan and MidAmerica Nazarene.
On day two of the Siouxland Invite, the third-ranked Bulldogs competed closely with a pair of top 10 opponents and came away with a loss and then a win. Shandy Fa'ali'i posted a career-high 22 kills in the weekend capper.
Featured StoryA veteran and battle-tested bunch of Bulldogs picked up where they left off in the fall and enjoyed a spring of continued development. The spring season, which included a matchup with a Big Ten foe, was about preparing to 'level up' in 2023.
Featured StoryFour seasons of college volleyball are in the books for Bree Burtwistle and Camryn Opfer, but they aren't ready to let go. The two All-Americans will return in 2023 in pursuit of a GPAC championship Concordia Volleyball covets.
Featured StoryIt was another season of national prominence for Concordia Volleyball, which was led by a senior class that trusted the process throughout four years. The likes of Gabi Nordaker and Camryn Opfer helped lead the Bulldogs to a No. 4 national ranking.
Featured StoryIt's a transcendent class that has helped Concordia Volleyball reach heights it had never before seen. Collectively, the group has set a new standard while living out the program's values: love, hard work, sacrifice and trust.
Featured StoryBree Burtwistle knew her time was coming. It just took some patience and persistence before she could burst onto the scene as one of the NAIA's best setters. A transfer in her third year as a Bulldog, Burt is soaking up a 2022 season of winning with her best friends.
Featured StoryThree-straight NAIA top 15 finishes lead the Concordia Volleyball program into a 2022 campaign that comes with high hopes. The Bulldogs believe they are primed to take things a step farther after back-to-back national quarterfinal appearances.
Featured StoryCamryn Opfer has continued to make a name for herself within the community she has always called home. The Seward High School alum has a habit of playing big in big moments for a Concordia Volleyball program that has grabbed the national spotlight.
Featured StoryIn terms of the approach and the goals of the Concordia Volleyball program, not much has changed since the 2021 season ended in the national quarterfinals. The Bulldogs grew in confidence this spring while 'leaning in' in anticipation of the 2022 campaign.
Featured StoryIn a season that came with its share of challenges, the Bulldogs never gave up while advancing to the national quarterfinals for the second season in a row. The 2021 Bulldogs earned the program's best ever final national ranking.
Featured StoryFour years was just not enough for Tara Callahan, who returned to the Bulldogs in 2021 to provide steady leadership and consistently excellent play on the court. Her journey has included many mountaintop moments and unshakable bonds.
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