Following a refresher over Thanksgiving weekend, the Bulldogs will be back to the GPAC grind this week. Concordia is readying to take on No. 12 Morningside and No. 25 Northwestern. The Bulldogs stand at 3-3 overall (1-3 GPAC).
The pesky press of the Bulldogs got them back within eight in the fourth quarter, but it wasn't enough to overcome cold shooting on Tuesday (Nov. 22). Hailey Kleinschmit led the way in what amounted to a 66-49 loss to Jamestown.
In their only outing of Thanksgiving week, the Bulldogs will host Jamestown on Tuesday. Concordia is coming off a 1-1 week that included a home win over Midland and a road loss to No. 13 Dordt.
This Concordia team is still working towards turning the corner as it continues to grow. On Saturday (Nov. 19), the Bulldogs could not overcome 22 turnovers as they fell at No. 13 Dordt, 76-65.
Led by its athletic backcourt, Concordia got back in the win column with an 84-59 triumph over Midland on Wednesday (Nov. 16). Three Bulldog guards scored in double figures: Mackenzie Toomey (17), Abby Krieser (14) and Taysha Rushton (12).
The first full week of conference play is here to greet the Bulldogs, who opened GPAC play with a loss at Briar Cliff on Saturday. Concordia now looks forward to hosting Midland before traveling to No. 15 Dordt.
A rough first quarter had Concordia playing from behind all afternoon in what amounted to an 87-76 loss at Briar Cliff on Saturday (Nov. 12). In a 23-point performance, Taysha Rushton eclipsed 1,000 points for her career.
Coming off two wins at the Cattle Classic, the Bulldogs face a challenging road test to begin GPAC play. Concordia will play at Briar Cliff on Saturday. The Chargers were also present for the Cattle Classic and went 2-0 at the event.
The scoring of Taysha Rushton and the team's overall defensive prowess led to a 71-61 victory over Dakota State on Saturday (Nov. 5) at the Cattle Classic. The Bulldogs have started 2-0 while owning the turnover battle.
After a jittery start that put them in an 8-0 hole, the Bulldogs responded with defensive tenacity and enjoyed a plus-19 turnover margin on Friday (Nov. 4). Concordia came back to defeat Bellevue, 74-52, at the Cattle Classic.
Featured StoryBehind Tournament MVP Grace Barry, the Bulldog women's basketball team sealed the deal and won the NAIA Division II national title. Concordia won the national title game by a final score of 67-59 over No. 2 Southeastern.
Featured StoryFollowing practice at the Tyson Events Center on Sunday (March 10), senior Quinn Wragge reflected back on her career as a Bulldog. Says Wragge, "Everything is a lot bigger than basketball. It’s been everything that I wanted."
Featured StoryShe's been referred to as 'Amazing Grace' for a reason. The former Lincoln East star has fit in perfectly with a Concordia women's basketball program that again has championship aspirations in 2018-19.
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She's steady and consistent, just like the Concordia women's basketball program. As the lone senior on the varsity roster, Quinn Wragge takes on the responsibility of helping the Bulldogs "focus and finish."
Featured StoryFollowing a 2017-18 season in which the Bulldog women's basketball program equaled a school record with 36 wins, Drew Olson's squad finds itself in an enviable position. All-Americans Philly Lammers and Quinn Wragge return to the lineup.
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The 2017-18 Concordia women’s basketball team checked off nearly every box while chasing down its lofty list of season goals. Olson's latest squad stated its case as the most successful in school history.
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A constant during the winningest four years in Concordia women's basketball history, Brenleigh Daum just keeps chucking it. The college career of the McCook native will wind down this week in Sioux City, Iowa.
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Says senior Dani Hoppes, "During a game, we’re all in for the team." Such selflessness serves as one of the reasons why the second-ranked Bulldogs enter the national tournament as one of four No. 1 seeds.
Featured StoryOn Jan. 10, Drew Olson collected his 300th win as head coach for the Concordia women's basketball program. In the minds of so many, Coach Olson means a whole lot more to them than any victory ever could.
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The big names are back in place for a program fresh off a national semifinal appearance and GPAC regular-season and tournament championships. The Bulldogs are primed for another ride deep into March.
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