It took grit from the back row as the third-ranked Bulldogs found a way to get the job done at Dordt in five sets. Becca Gebhardt notched 19 digs and reached a career milestone as Concordia improved to 11-1 in GPAC play.
In a competitive straight sets clash with CSM, the third-ranked Bulldogs leaned upon their attacking prowess in claiming victory. Addie Kirkegaard notched a career high 15 kills as Concordia stayed unbeaten in GPAC road matches.
The fourth-ranked Bulldogs will follow two home wins with road trips this week to Omaha and Sioux Center. Concordia (16-2, 9-1 GPAC) remains in second place in the GPAC standings.
Once the emotions of senior day wore off, the fourth-ranked Concordia Volleyball team returned to form and defeated visiting Morningside in four sets. Six seniors were honored prior to first serve.
Eighteen Bulldogs saw action and Maddie Paulsen returned to the court for the first time in 2024 as the fourth-ranked Bulldogs defeated Briar Cliff in straight sets on Friday (Oct. 11).
A pair of upperclassmen standouts from the Concordia Volleyball team have been recognized with GPAC Player of the Week awards. Honors went to Becca Gebhardt and Ashley Keck following two GPAC road wins.
Following two GPAC road wins, fourth-ranked Concordia will return home to host Briar Cliff and Morningside this Friday-Saturday. The Bulldogs will honor a class of six seniors prior to first serve on Saturday.
The work in the back row of the likes of Becca Gebhardt and Ashley Keck helped pave the way for Concordia's four-set win at DWU on Saturday (Oct. 5). The two combined for 57 digs.
The fourth-ranked Bulldogs traveled to Waldorf on Friday (Oct. 4) and dominated the first and third sets while also winning a drawn-out second set battle. Gabi Nordaker starred with 13 kills and six blocks in the victory.
Coming off the five-set battle with No. 1 Northwestern, the fourth-ranked Bulldogs now gear up for their lengthiest road trip of the conference season. Concordia will be at Waldorf and Dakota Wesleyan this weekend.
Featured StoryA 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.
Featured StoryIn 2015, the Concordia volleyball team set new records and achieved goals that had never been reached in the history of the program. After a 10-21 season in Scott Mattera’s first year in 2012, the head coach developed a team that improved to 26-9 in the most recent season.
