A workmanlike effort got the job done in three sets on Wednesday (Oct. 14) as third-ranked Concordia hosted its annual pink match. Makenna Starkey starred in the middle and Kyla Griess served bullets.
The weekend included a milestone victory and this season's first GPAC loss. The third-ranked Bulldogs will look to respond in rematches with Mount Marty and College of Saint Mary.
In a match with GPAC regular season title implications, No. 2 Northwestern won the serve and pass battle and defeated No. 3 Concordia in straight sets. The Bulldogs missed opportunities in tight first and third sets.
Before there could be a postgame celebration, the Bulldogs had to match the high level of play from host Waldorf. No. 2 Concordia absorbed the push and triumphed for Ben Boldt's 200th career win.
The weekend road trip across the state line will feature a showdown with arch nemesis Northwestern. Both the Bulldogs and Red Raiders will enter the weekend with 8-0 GPAC records.
The seniors have helped establish a culture that has yielded impressive results. The winning continued on Saturday (Oct. 3) as the second-ranked Bulldogs celebrated senior day with a triumph over No. 14 Morningside.
A strong service game and the spark provided by Danica Martin carried No. 2 Concordia to a straight sets win over Briar Cliff on Friday (Oct. 2). The Bulldogs hit .279 and landed eight aces on the night.
Featured StoryOn the court, Shandy Fa'ali'i is a SportsCenter highlight waiting to happen. The eye-popping moments are a byproduct of her willingness to perform whatever role or task necessary to her team's success.
As part of a weekend that will be used to honor the program's senior class, the Bulldogs will host Briar Cliff and No. 14 Morningside. Concordia shares first place in the GPAC thanks to a 6-0 league mark.
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.
Featured StoryFour years was just not enough for Tara Callahan, who returned to the Bulldogs in 2021 to provide steady leadership and consistently excellent play on the court. Her journey has included many mountaintop moments and unshakable bonds.
Featured StoryRanked seventh in the NAIA in the preseason, Concordia Volleyball is ready to follow up a national quarterfinal run this past spring. "GPAC championship level effort" is the expectation.
Featured StoryAs disjointed and unique as it was, the 2020-21 season provided plenty of rewards for staff, players and supporters of the Concordia Volleyball, which finished ranked No. 8 in the NAIA.
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