In a matchup of teams ranked in the NAIA top 15, the Concordia made it a lopsided affair. The Bulldogs used a 12-4 blocking advantage on the way to a straight sets win at No. 12 Dakota Wesleyan.
The Bulldogs accomplished their aim of sharpening their fundamentals on Wednesday (Sept. 23) while taking care of rival Doane in three sets. Concordia remains unbeaten in the GPAC at 5-0.
Coming off a close call with Hastings, the second-ranked Bulldogs will take to the road twice this week. Concordia is preparing to play the Tigers of Doane and No. 12 Dakota Wesleyan.
In a game with wild swings of alternating momentum, the second-ranked Bulldogs survived in five sets. Concordia sharpened up in the final set while remaining unbeaten in league play.
In an offensive clash, the second-ranked Bulldogs stayed a step ahead of Mount Marty while hitting .299. Junior outside hitter Shandy Fa'ali'i starred with 16 kills, seven digs and four aces in the win.
During homecoming week on campus, the third-ranked Bulldogs will travel to Mount Marty before hosting Hastings on Saturday. Concordia carries a five-match win streak into the week.
It was "gritty before pretty" in the words of Ben Boldt. The Bulldogs brushed off a rough start and toppled College of Saint Mary in four sets behind 15 kills and six blocks from Makenna Starkey.
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.
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