A string of nine straight points with Emma Brueggemann on the service set the tone for the night. The fourth-ranked Bulldogs cruised to a sweep of Hastings for GPAC win No. 10 of the season.
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."
Road clashes with Hastings and Dakota Wesleyan are coming up next for the second-ranked Bulldogs. Concordia stands at 9-1 in GPAC play coming off a 1-1 homecoming weekend.
Less than 24 hours after enduring its first GPAC defeat of the season, the second-ranked Bulldogs showed no signs of a letdown. They hit .359 and took care of Waldorf in straight sets.
As Head Coach Ben Boldt said afterwards, No. 7 Northwestern defeated the second-ranked Bulldogs because it had the advantage in serve and pass. Concordia fell in four sets at the hands of its arch nemesis.
The week of homecoming brings perhaps the most anticipated match of the regular season for the second-ranked Bulldogs. Concordia will host No. 7 Northwestern on Friday and then Waldorf on Saturday.
For the third time in four weeks, freshman Emma Brueggemann has been named GPAC Defender of the Week. Brueggemann leads all GPAC players in digs per set at 5.20.
The second-ranked Bulldogs got all they could handle on their Sioux City swing. In a second-straight five-set battle, Concordia triumphed at Briar Cliff and stayed unbeaten (8-0) in GPAC play.
Molli Martin finally eased the tension on Friday (Oct. 3) when she stuffed a Morningside attack for match point. The second-ranked Bulldogs survived the scare and won at Morningside in five sets.
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.
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.
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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.
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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