Concordia got better as the night wore on, but its effort wasn't enough to compete while on the road at No. 4 Hastings on Wednesday (Oct. 11). The Bulldogs got a team best six kills from Alex La Plant.
Life on the road will be a challenge this week with trips to No. 4 Hastings and No. 3 Northwestern up next. The Bulldogs remain in the hunt for their first GPAC victory.
For the eighth time this season, the Concordia volleyball team lost its fight with a nationally-ranked opponent. Visiting Doane handled the Bulldogs in straight sets on Friday (Oct. 6).
A home win over 23rd-ranked Doane on Friday would make a big difference in Concordia’s hopes of a late-season run and postseason berth. The Bulldogs seek their first win in conference play.
Despite taking the opening set, the Bulldogs endured another GPAC loss inside Walz Arena on Saturday (Sept. 30). Annie Friesen topped Concordia with 10 kills.
Despite the production from Jenna Habegger (16 kills) and Tara Callahan (31 assists, 11 digs, nine kills), the Bulldogs fell in five sets at College of Saint Mary on Wednesday (Sept. 27).
Alex La Plant and the Bulldog volleyball team has hopes of a road win at College of Saint Mary to lift its spirits and earn GPAC win No. 1. Concordia will also host Briar Cliff on Saturday.
Freshman Marissa Hoerman produced a match high 19 digs on Saturday (Sept. 23). The Bulldogs left Sioux City, Iowa, with a 25-18, 25-18, 25-19, loss at No. 24 Morningside.
Dordt showed why it is ranked sixth nationally in Friday's contest in Sioux Center, Iowa. The Defenders took care of the Bulldogs in straight sets. Alex La Plant topped Concordia with seven kills.
A neon clad crowd nearly helped spur Concordia into a serious upset threat of No. 1 Hastings. However, the Broncos showed their championship mettle in tight spots while extending their win streak.
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