Concordia women's basketball will face a big early-season test when it opens the season in Denver on Friday (Oct. 26) against defending national champion Marian University (Ind.).
The Concordia women's basketball program's long stay inside the nation's top 25 continues. The Bulldogs open up 2016-17 with a No. 14 national ranking.
Head coach Drew Olson enters his 11th season with high aspirations for the Bulldogs. Concordia was picked by league coaches to place third in the GPAC.
A perennial top-of-the-GPAC contender and national qualifier, head coach Drew Olson's program has been picked by league coaches to finish third. The 2015-16 Bulldogs went 22-10 overall.
Perennially one of the nation's best on the court and in the classroom, Concordia women's basketball has returned to great heights on the WBCA Academic Top 25.
Three future Bulldog women's basketball players are set to play in the Nebraska Coaches Association All-Star Game on July 25.
Featured StoryWhitney (Stichka) Daberkow didn’t necessarily want the spotlight, but she thrived underneath it anyway. The humble Bulldog is set to join the Concordia Athletic Hall of Fame in October.
Featured StoryMary Janovich recently resumed basketball activities as she continues her recovery from an ACL tear suffered in January. She talks about her injury rehab and her brother Andy in this Q&A.
Tae'lor Purdy-Korell will assume the role vacated by Marty Kohlwey on head coach Drew Olson's staff. She served on a part-time basis in 2015-16.
Concordia, ranked 19th in the final national poll, has announced its 2016-17 season in hopes of returning to the national tournament. The season will begin on Oct. 28-29 with a trip west to Denver, Colo.
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.
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.
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