In its first home appearance in three-and-a-half weeks, the third-ranked Concordia University Volleyball team responded to the challenge from CSM. The Bulldogs took a four-set decision as Gabi Nordaker reached a career milestone.
In making a return to Friedrich Arena, the third-ranked Bulldogs will host College of Saint Mary and No. 20 Midland as GPAC play heats up. Concordia moved to 8-1 with last week's win at Mount Marty.
Four Bulldogs collected at least 10 kills as part of a four-set GPAC road win at Mount Marty on Sept. 4. Concordia outhit the Lancers, 300 to .145, and moved to 8-1 (1-0 GPAC).
A challenging run through nonconference play has concluded for the fourth-ranked Bulldogs, who will be headed to Mount Marty for the opening of GPAC play. Concordia stands at 7-1 with three wins over top 10 opponents.
This looked more like Bulldog Volleyball. Fourth-ranked Concordia bounced back on Aug. 31 with wins over No. 5 Viterbo and Oklahoma Panhandle State while polishing off the CSM Labor Day Classic.
Concordia never found any traction while up against 14th-ranked Bellevue on Friday (Aug. 30) and slipped up for the first time in 2024. The Bruins outhit the Bulldogs, .211 to .083, in Omaha.
The fourth-ranked Bulldogs are riding high following a thrilling weekend in Columbia that included wins over No. 7 Columbia and No. 1 Indiana Wesleyan. The CSM Labor Day Classic is up next.
In quickly turning around following a dramatic five-set win at No. 7 Columbia, fourth-ranked Concordia completed an unbeaten weekend with wins on Aug. 24 over No. 1 Indiana Wesleyan and MidAmerica Nazarene.
In a prolonged matchup between top 10 teams, No. 4 Concordia staged a dramatic rally and edged seventh-ranked Columbia in five sets. Gabi Nordaker produced 11 kills and 10 blocks in a starring effort.
Fresh off a 2-0 weekend at the Bulldog Bash, fourth-ranked Concordia now gears up for its first road trip of the 2024 season. Head Coach Ben Boldt's squad will go up against a pair of top 10 teams this weekend in Columbia.
Featured StorySays head coach Ben Boldt of his team's early success, "I didn’t exactly know what the competition level was going to be like. We’re really just focused on ourselves right now and trying to be a better team."
Featured StoryIt’s a fascinating new world for the Concordia University volleyball program, still working to identify itself in a new era. Head coach Ben Boldt is on the brink of making his debut as leader of the Bulldogs.
Featured StoryWe wrap up the spring volleyball season with insights from head coach Ben Boldt on the changing dynamics within the program. The Bulldogs emphasized speed and urgency during the volleyball-filled spring.
Featured StoryMembers of the Bulldog volleyball program say they're training like they've never trained before while embracing a new opportunity with head coach Ben Boldt. Said Tara Callahan, "Everyone’s a little fired up."
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A native of Hickman, Neb., Ben Boldt is returning home to become head volleyball coach at Concordia. His wife Angie has also been named an assistant coach on the staff. Ben and Angie previously coached at Hendrix College.
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A retooled Concordia volleyball program has hopes of a bounce back 2017 season. The Bulldogs will have a completely new identity after graduating a bevy of four-year starters. Head coach Scott Mattera enters his sixth year at Concordia.
Featured StoryWith the help of a native of Frankenmuth, Mich., the Concordia volleyball team hopes to Baarck back in 2017. A transfer from Mott Community College will help lesson the blow caused by the graduation of an accomplished senior class.
Featured StoryThe 2017 Concordia volleyball team will look very different than the 2016 version. The Bulldogs spent this spring adjusting to life without an accomplished senior class. Head coach Scott Mattera discussed the status of the program.
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The Concordia volleyball program entered this fall with high hopes. The team's 15-19 overall record was not what anyone associated with the program had in mind, but the outlook is positive for 2017 and beyond.
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The odds said Concordia volleyball had almost no chance of winning when it trailed 24-19 in the third set versus Morningside on Sept. 17. The Bulldogs then rallied for perhaps the greatest comeback in program history.
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