In match No. 1 of 2023, Concordia shook off a rough stretch in the third set and staved off the upset bid from McPherson. Camryn Opfer led the way with 15 kills while Kya Scott supplied 10 in a defensive battle.
Concordia Volleyball continues to rub elbows with the elite squads on the NAIA national scene. The Bulldogs appeared at No. 4 in the preseason coaches' poll released on Wednesday (Aug. 16) while equaling the highest ranking in program history.
For a second August in a row, Concordia volleyball will welcome McPherson to Friedrich Arena. The two sides will open the 2023 season on Saturday with first serve at 3 p.m. Both squads were picked in the top four of their conference polls.
Featured StoryFour-consecutive trips to the final site of the NAIA National Championships lead the Concordia Volleyball program into 2023, or the “Jordan Year,” as the team has dubbed it. Coach Boldt's Bulldogs were picked to finish second in the GPAC.
Expectations are high for Concordia Volleyball, which was narrowly edged by Jamestown for the top spot in the 2023 GPAC Preseason Volleyball Coaches’ Poll. The Bulldogs earned three first-place votes and were ranked No. 2.
The distinction for longest streak of consecutive AVCA Team Academic Awards continues to be held by Concordia Volleyball. The program earned the award for the 25th year in a row thanks to another accolade in 2022-23.
Featured StoryAll-American Gabi Nordaker may have turned down Concordia after the initial offer, but she's learned to love life as a Bulldog. In three collegiate seasons, Nordaker has been a major reason why the program has reached great heights.
Featured StoryOnce Rachel Miller experienced it, she held on and never let go. The former All-American volleyball star and past Bulldog head coach remains deeply rooted within the Concordia and Seward and communities.
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.
It will be another highly anticipated Concordia Volleyball season. The 2023 schedule was announced on Friday (April 28). The regular season is slated to feature 24 matches, including 12 at home.
Featured StoryIn returning to their Concordia roots, the Boldts have brought back the motto: "champs before champs." The Bulldogs will showcase a revamped lineup in 2026 while attempting to uphold high standards.
Featured StoryThe Bulldogs began their makeover this spring without nine seniors who were part of last year's run to the national semifinals. The spring featured a position change for Shandy Faalii and the addition of an impact transfer.
Featured StoryHer coaches had an unusual challenge for her: smile more. Ashley Keck absorbed the feedback and enjoyed an astounding career complete with two First Team All-America awards and unprecedented team success.
Featured StoryAs part of a thrilling 2025 season, Concordia Volleyball reached the national semifinals for the first time ever, produced a program GPAC era record 28 wins and appeared on SportsCenter's top 10 plays.
Featured StoryThe winningest senior class in program history by percentage has succeeded in a manner that extends beyond the court. A key factor in that success has been the building of the "best family in the nation."
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.
Featured StoryDuring 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.
Featured StoryNo 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.
Featured StoryFive-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.
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