The Bulldogs used 24 free throws to whip back Hastings, 83-77, in an intense physical battle from start to finish on Wednesday (Jan. 14). The contest tied on 11 separate occasions as CUNE leaned on Kristin Vieselmeyer and Raelyn Kelty.
The league office announced on Tuesday (Jan. 13) the GPAC/Hauff Mid-America Sports Offensive Player of the Week. Ayla Roth was selected for her first career weekly honor.
Concordia has found its stride with a four-game win streak that will be tested against upcoming Hastings and Dakota Wesleyan. Coach Drew Olson has a mountain of career wins (498) that could eclipse the 500 mark with two more.
The Bulldogs pushed around No. 13 Briar Cliff with defense and superior fourth-quarter shooting to route the visitors (89-70) on Saturday (Jan. 10). Ayla Roth and Raelyn Kelty led CUNE to a comfortable advantage in the fourth.
The patented suffocating press defense imposed its will forcing 15 turnovers in the opening half to ride the double-figure advantage and defeat Morningside (72-49) on Wednesday.
The Bulldogs face two tough conference rosters in Morningside at Sioux City and will be cross-court against No. 13 Briar Cliff inside Friedrich Arena. CUNE reigned in 2026 defeating Northwestern (69-67) in a late thriller.
Down one to Northwestern in the final minute, the Bulldogs made clutch back-to-back possessions via Raelyn Kelty and Bree Bunting to knock off the visitors (69-67) to start 2026 on Saturday.
Concordia University, Nebraska Women’s Basketball will start in the new year with a home slugfest versus Northwestern on Saturday. The lone contest will be featured inside Friedrich Arena.
Only up a bucket, Ayla Roth and the Dawgs chopped down the hopes of an upset-minded University of Providence with a 14-0 scoring onslaught to begin the final quarter on Friday.
A competitive first 15 minutes gave way to a comfortable 76-44 victory for No. 3 Campbellsville over No. 9 Concordia. The Bulldogs struggled to crack the Tigers' zone in action in Honolulu.
Featured StoryA renewed energy and sense of optimism permeates the Concordia Women’s Basketball program as Head Coach Drew Olson enters season No. 20 at the helm. Senior Kristin Vieselmeyer leads the charge.
Featured StoryFive years after graduation, the highly accomplished Philly Lammers will take her place in the Concordia Athletics Hall of Fame. The four-time All-American Lammers led the Bulldogs to a national championship in 2019.
Featured StoryThe Concordia experience has meant so much to the Vieselmeyers that it makes them emotional when asked to put it into words. As the third sister to become a Bulldog student-athlete, Kristin followed in the footsteps of Erin and Megan.
Featured StoryIt was a season of many "heartaches" in 2024-25, but Coach Drew Olson and company will remember the moments behind the scenes shared with special people such as veterans Kendal Brigham, Abby Heemstra and Abby Krieser.
Featured StoryWith Kendal Brigham and Abby Krieser leading the charge in the backcourt, the Bulldogs will remain a team that plays fast and presses full court. Coach Olson's 2024-25 team is rallying around the theme of selflessness.
Featured StoryElizabeth (Rhoden) Dillingham motored into town with 'RoRo' on her Texas license plates. The nickname became part of the identity for a confident star guard who brought swagger to Concordia Women's Basketball.
Featured StoryA prep star in both basketball and softball, Abby Krieser eventually made basketball her college choice. She hasn't looked back while developing into an all-around player and leader for Coach Olson's program.
Featured StoryWhen Concordia upset No. 5 Marian in the second game of the 2023-24 season, it signaled that the 2023-24 Bulldogs meant business. Led by a special senior class, Concordia showed it could compete with anyone in the NAIA.
Featured StoryFor the first time in school history, Concordia University, Nebraska will play host to NAIA basketball national tournament games. Concordia has been named a host site for first/second round NAIA Women's Basketball National Championship play.
Featured StoryThe senior class is one that has persevered while shaping the 2023-24 squad into an elite one. Student-athletes like Kendal Brigham came to Concordia because it offered a close-knit community. They found that and much more.
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