A top program in the NAIA for what it has accomplished on the court, Concordia Volleyball also ranks as one of the best in the nation for what it achieves in the classroom. Eighteen Bulldogs have been recognized as 2022 NAIA Scholar-Athletes.
A record number of Academic All-District awards, as selected by College Sports Communicators, has rolled in for Concordia Volleyball. The honors have gone to Bree Burtwistle, Rebecca Gebhardt, Camryn Opfer and Carly Rodaway.
Pool play at the NAIA Volleyball National Championship will get started on Nov. 30. As the top seed in Pool D, the fourth-ranked Bulldogs will be up against Hastings and No. 13 Park. Pool winners then advance to bracket play.
Pool play assignments for the national tournament are set. The fourth-ranked Bulldogs are the top seed in Pool D and have been grouped with Park University (Mo.) and Hastings. Action in Sioux City will begin on Nov. 30.
The Bulldogs were not about to be denied another opportunity at the final site of the national tournament. With the help of a dominant outing from Camryn Opfer, Concordia defeated Florida College in straight sets in NAIA Opening Round play.
For the second year in a row, both Gabi Nordaker and Camryn Opfer have been named First Team All-GPAC selections. They were joined with all-conference honors by four teammates, including Bree Burtwistle and Carly Rodaway.
While making the program's fourth straight national tournament appearance, the Bulldogs will welcome Florida College to Friedrich Arena for opening round action. The match will take place on Saturday, Nov. 19.
A spirited rally in the first set gave the fourth-ranked Bulldogs hopes of claiming the program's first GPAC tournament title. However, No. 2 Jamestown responded and won in four sets. Concordia sits at 23-5 entering the national tournament.
Concordia rides wins over No. 12 College of Saint Mary and No. 3 Midland into another GPAC championship matchup with Jamestown. The Bulldogs are making their third appearance in the GPAC final and second in a row.
A starring performance from Gabi Nordaker has helped advance the Bulldogs to the GPAC tournament final for the second year in a row. No. 4 Concordia defeated No. 3 Midland in five sets in the semifinals on Wednesday (Nov. 9).
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As 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.
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The 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.
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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.
