With an 8-point advantage, the Bulldogs went on a 19-5 scoring drive via five treys to hand No. 13 MidAmerica Nazarene University (Kan.) its first loss of the season on day two at the 26th annual Cattle Classic.
Concordia left No. 18 Arizona Christian in the dust with a 59-point second half and 35 forced turnovers. The Cattle Classic clash finished with a 99-63 final score in favor of the balanced Bulldogs.
For her efforts in Concordia's win over Graceland University, Raelyn Kelty has been named GPAC Defensive Player of the Week. Kelty posted a double-double and swiped six steals in the road victory.
The 26th annual Cattle Classic will play out Nov. 7-8 and will feature a total of eight basketball games inside Friedrich Arena. The event raises money and food for local food pantries.
The Bulldogs left Graceland in the dust over the final three quarters on the strength of the post scoring of Kristin Vieselmeyer, the rebounding of Raelyn Kelty, the defensive tenacity of Sammy Leu and the perimeter game of Bree Bunting.
Following a dominant home win, the Bulldogs face their first road test. Concordia will be at Graceland University for a Tuesday matinee. The two sides have never met in the GPAC era.
It was no contest as Concordia Women's Basketball opened the 2025-26 season with a 117-28 trouncing of Kansas Christian College. Ayla Roth shined with 16 points in her collegiate debut.
To tip off the 2025-26 season, Concordia Women's Basketball will welcome Kansas Christian College to Friedrich Arena. The Bulldogs and Falcons will clash at 2 p.m. on Saturday.
Featured StoryA renewed energy and sense of optimism permeates the Concordia Women’s Basketball program as Head Coach Drew Olson enters season No. 20 at the helm. Senior Kristin Vieselmeyer leads the charge.
At the outset of Head Coach Drew Olson’s 20th season, the Bulldogs were placed at No. 6 in the 2025-26 GPAC Women’s Basketball Preseason Coaches’ Poll released on Thursday.
Featured StoryIt’s a Tuesday evening in the middle of July and two brothers have reunited over a familiar round, orange and leather-coated object that has been prevalent in their lives since birth. Jarrod Olson, now 41, drives and whirls a pass back out top to Drew Olson, 35, who rises and fires a three. They narrowly miss out on the Olson-to-Olson scoring connection.
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