After a rough week for Concordia University, Nebraska Women’s Basketball, two opportunities will arise in the coming days, which starts with a home game versus Hastings on Wednesday.
The No. 5 Bulldogs hosted No. 12 Briar Cliff on Saturday afternoon inside Friedrich Arena. With both defenses playing tough, the Chargers were able to keep the home offense at bay in a 54-42 loss against the visitors.
A rough second quarter doomed the fifth-ranked Bulldogs, who fell victim to the upset at Morningside on Wednesday (Dec. 4). Makynna Robbins came off the bench to provide a spark for Concordia.
After a turkey filled Thanksgiving week, the No. 5 Bulldogs are set to return to the hardwood this Wednesday versus Morningside in Sioux City. After, CUNE Women’s Basketball will clash with No. 12 Briar Cliff in Seward on Saturday.
The league office announced Abby Krieser as the GPAC/Hauff Mid-America Sports Women’s Basketball Defensive Player of the Week on Wednesday morning (Nov. 27).
The No. 5 Bulldogs registered their third conference triumph over Midland on Tuesday night inside Friedrich Arena. CUNE Women’s Basketball swarmed the visiting Warriors taking 45 points off turnovers in the 92-41 route.
Following a near miss at No. 1 Dordt, the fifth-ranked Bulldogs will be back at home on Tuesday to host Midland. Kendal Brigham enters the contest needing 12 points to reach 1,000 for her career.
Fifth-ranked Concordia turned a 12-point fourth-quarter deficit into a three-point lead before eventually falling in overtime at No. 1 Dordt, 94-84. Kristin Vieselmeyer posted a career-high 27 points.
Thirteen Bulldogs registered in the scoring column as part of an 87-53 home blowout of CSM on Wednesday (Nov. 20). The Concordia bench accounted for 53 points, led by 15 from Sammy Leu.
In the first full week of conference play, the fifth-ranked Bulldogs will host College of Saint Mary before then hitting the road to take on No. 1 Dordt. Concordia opened league play with a win over Morningside.
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