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.
The Bulldogs accomplished their aim of sharpening their fundamentals on Wednesday (Sept. 23) while taking care of rival Doane in three sets. Concordia remains unbeaten in the GPAC at 5-0.
Coming off a close call with Hastings, the second-ranked Bulldogs will take to the road twice this week. Concordia is preparing to play the Tigers of Doane and No. 12 Dakota Wesleyan.
In a game with wild swings of alternating momentum, the second-ranked Bulldogs survived in five sets. Concordia sharpened up in the final set while remaining unbeaten in league play.
In an offensive clash, the second-ranked Bulldogs stayed a step ahead of Mount Marty while hitting .299. Junior outside hitter Shandy Fa'ali'i starred with 16 kills, seven digs and four aces in the win.
Featured StoryOnce Rachel Miller experienced it, she held on and never let go. The former All-American volleyball star and past Bulldog head coach remains deeply rooted within the Concordia and Seward and communities.
Featured StoryA veteran and battle-tested bunch of Bulldogs picked up where they left off in the fall and enjoyed a spring of continued development. The spring season, which included a matchup with a Big Ten foe, was about preparing to 'level up' in 2023.
Featured StoryFour seasons of college volleyball are in the books for Bree Burtwistle and Camryn Opfer, but they aren't ready to let go. The two All-Americans will return in 2023 in pursuit of a GPAC championship Concordia Volleyball covets.
Featured StoryIt was another season of national prominence for Concordia Volleyball, which was led by a senior class that trusted the process throughout four years. The likes of Gabi Nordaker and Camryn Opfer helped lead the Bulldogs to a No. 4 national ranking.
Featured StoryIt's a transcendent class that has helped Concordia Volleyball reach heights it had never before seen. Collectively, the group has set a new standard while living out the program's values: love, hard work, sacrifice and trust.
Featured StoryBree Burtwistle knew her time was coming. It just took some patience and persistence before she could burst onto the scene as one of the NAIA's best setters. A transfer in her third year as a Bulldog, Burt is soaking up a 2022 season of winning with her best friends.
Featured StoryThree-straight NAIA top 15 finishes lead the Concordia Volleyball program into a 2022 campaign that comes with high hopes. The Bulldogs believe they are primed to take things a step farther after back-to-back national quarterfinal appearances.
Featured StoryCamryn Opfer has continued to make a name for herself within the community she has always called home. The Seward High School alum has a habit of playing big in big moments for a Concordia Volleyball program that has grabbed the national spotlight.
Featured StoryIn terms of the approach and the goals of the Concordia Volleyball program, not much has changed since the 2021 season ended in the national quarterfinals. The Bulldogs grew in confidence this spring while 'leaning in' in anticipation of the 2022 campaign.
Featured StoryIn a season that came with its share of challenges, the Bulldogs never gave up while advancing to the national quarterfinals for the second season in a row. The 2021 Bulldogs earned the program's best ever final national ranking.
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