For a second day in a row at the Hoop N Surf Classic, the 22nd-ranked Bulldogs tested their mettle against one of the NAIA's highest rated teams. Concordia relinquished a third quarter lead in an 84-67 loss to No. 3 Thomas More.
Led by the exploits of Kayla Luebbe and Sadie Powell, the 22nd-ranked Bulldogs pushed No. 1 Campbellsville in a four-quarter tussle. Ultimately, the Tiger zone defense made the difference in a 64-57 win for Campbellsville on Saturday (Dec. 18).
Fun in the sun and a pair of highly rated foes await the arrival of the Bulldogs at the Hoop N Surf Classic in Honolulu, Hawaii. No. 22 Concordia is set to go up against No. 1 Campbellsville and No. 3 Thomas More.
A focused effort by Concordia led to a blowout win at Hastings, 91-69, on Saturday (Dec. 11). Five Bulldogs (12 3-point field goals) reached double figures in a contest that Concordia led by as many as 31 points.
Concordia hit Mount Marty with a flurry out of the gate, racing out to a 16-0 lead that grew to 33-5 by the end of the first quarter. Taysha Rushton piled up 18 first-half points in the 88-53 home victory on Wednesday (Dec. 8).
Concordia looks to get on a roll in conference play this week as it hosts Mount Marty and travels to Hastings. The Bulldogs, who are coming off a win over No. 12 Northwestern, own series win streaks against both opponents.
Concordia's ability to get stops in its zone D in the fourth quarter helped pave the way for a rally and an eventual 84-82 overtime win over No. 12 Northwestern. Taysha Rushton and Sadie Powell played critical roles down the stretch.
After trailing by double digits early on, the 25th-ranked Bulldogs rallied back behind a career high 24 points from Lauren Baker. Ultimately, No. 10 Morningside held off Concordia, 89-83, on Wednesday (Dec. 1).
A critical week of conference play is on tap as the Bulldogs go up against ranked foes Morningside and Northwestern, two teams with 3-0 GPAC records. Concordia is coming off a 76-66 win at No. 3 Wayland Baptist.
An early flurry helped propel the 21st-ranked Bulldogs to a 76-66 road upset of No. 3 Wayland Baptist in Plainview, Texas, on Saturday (Nov. 27). The Queens had owned a 50-game home win streak entering the weekend.
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