It surely was a bash from Concordia's perspective. The host team went 2-0 at the Bulldog Bash, completing the event with a dominant three-set triumph over No. 11 MidAmerica Nazarene. The Bulldogs out-killed the Pioneers, 42-24.
In match No. 2 of the 2023 season, the Bulldogs hit a scorching .581 and polished off visiting Langston in less than an hour, 25-7, 25-6, 25-7. Both Gabi Nordaker and Ashley Keck produced 10 kills on 12 swings.
Four NAIA volleyball programs will make up the field at the 2023 Bulldog Bash set for Friday and Saturday inside Friedrich Arena. Concordia will be joined at the event by two nationally ranked squads: No. 5 Northwestern and No. 11 MidAmerica Nazarene.
In match No. 1 of 2023, Concordia shook off a rough stretch in the third set and staved off the upset bid from McPherson. Camryn Opfer led the way with 15 kills while Kya Scott supplied 10 in a defensive battle.
Concordia Volleyball continues to rub elbows with the elite squads on the NAIA national scene. The Bulldogs appeared at No. 4 in the preseason coaches' poll released on Wednesday (Aug. 16) while equaling the highest ranking in program history.
For a second August in a row, Concordia volleyball will welcome McPherson to Friedrich Arena. The two sides will open the 2023 season on Saturday with first serve at 3 p.m. Both squads were picked in the top four of their conference polls.
Featured StoryFour-consecutive trips to the final site of the NAIA National Championships lead the Concordia Volleyball program into 2023, or the “Jordan Year,” as the team has dubbed it. Coach Boldt's Bulldogs were picked to finish second in the GPAC.
Expectations are high for Concordia Volleyball, which was narrowly edged by Jamestown for the top spot in the 2023 GPAC Preseason Volleyball Coaches’ Poll. The Bulldogs earned three first-place votes and were ranked No. 2.
The distinction for longest streak of consecutive AVCA Team Academic Awards continues to be held by Concordia Volleyball. The program earned the award for the 25th year in a row thanks to another accolade in 2022-23.
Featured StoryAll-American Gabi Nordaker may have turned down Concordia after the initial offer, but she's learned to love life as a Bulldog. In three collegiate seasons, Nordaker has been a major reason why the program has reached great heights.
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.
Featured StoryThe Concordia volleyball program hopes to continue its upward trajectory with a big 2016 season. Scott Mattera's squad is loaded with key returners from its 2015 national tournament qualifier.
Featured StoryA talented, fun-loving group of seniors helped Concordia volleyball to new heights in 2015. Now they look forward to even bigger goals in 2016.
Featured StoryYes, baseball pitching drills were part of the spring secret to gaining more explosiveness at the net. Head coach Scott Mattera also believes his team made strides this spring in regards to its passing.
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