Winner of 17 in a row, second-ranked Concordia will host Midland on Wednesday before Sunday's top-10 clash at No. 8 Dakota Wesleyan. The Bulldogs are 10-0 in league play for the first time since 2002-03.
Concordia forced 38 turnovers and won convincingly despite the absences of two starting guards on Friday. Philly Lammers had 13 points to pace the Bulldogs, who won, 81-43, at Dordt.
The second-ranked Bulldogs rediscovered their pressure defense and cruised past Briar Cliff, 86-63, on Wednesday night. Concordia remains undefeated in conference play and has won 16-straight games.
The Bulldogs will ring in the new year on Wednesday (Jan. 4) when Briar Cliff visits Walz Arena for a 6 p.m. tipoff. Concordia will also travel to Dordt on Friday as part of this week's slate of conference action.
Junior guard Mary Janovich has picked up her second GPAC player of the week award this season. The Gretna native led the second-ranked Bulldogs to two wins over ranked opponents at the Hoop N Surf Classic.
Featured StoryThere were two wins, but Concordia's trip to Hawaii was so much more than just basketball. The Bulldogs had a "blast" while relaxing on the beach, surfing and visiting Pearl Harbor, among other activities.
Philly Lammers and Quinn Wragge both recorded double-doubles in leading second-ranked Concordia to a 68-57 win over No. 17 Indiana Tech at the Hoop N Surf Classic on Monday (Dec. 19). The Bulldogs have won 14 in a row.
For the second time in five years, the Concordia women's basketball program will take part in the Hoop N Surf Classic in Honolulu, Hawaii. The Bulldogs will play two nationally-ranked opponents at the event.
Now ranked second in the national coaches' poll, Concordia women's basketball will be at Dordt on Friday before a quick turnaround trip to Hawaii. The Bulldogs are riding a 13-game winning streak.
The win streak carries on for seventh-ranked Concordia, which pulverized visiting Northwestern on Saturday, 91-44. Junior Mary Janovich dished out 11 assists and Philly Lammers totaled a game high 18 points.
Featured StoryA 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.
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On 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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Which moments were the greatest in the history of Concordia women's basketball? We've got some ideas. Relive some of those moments in our third installment of the 'top five' series.
Featured StoryIt was a storybook 2016-17 season filled with memories that will stand the test of time for Concordia women's basketball and its fans. The Bulldogs filled up the trophy case on their way to a national semifinal appearance.
Featured StoryGnat-like Concordia will dog you all game long. The Bulldogs force nearly 27 turnovers per game and rank as one of the nation's top defensive teams. Says Drew Olson, "I’m confident in saying this is one of the best defensive teams I’ve ever seen."
Featured StoryNot a day goes by without Dani Andersen thinking of her mother Lisa. Even while draining 3-pointers, Dani thinks of mom. This is a story of a mother's love, heartache and the faith that gives Dani the strength to persevere.
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Only in recent history has the Concordia women's basketball program risen to national prominence. Through the hard work of many, the Bulldogs are now feared by many. A monster lurks at 800 North Columbia Avenue.
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There were two wins, but Concordia's trip to Hawaii was so much more than just basketball. The Bulldogs had a "blast" while relaxing on the beach, surfing and visiting Pearl Harbor, among other activities.
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