After placing second in the GPAC in 2020-21, the Concordia Women’s Basketball program landed in exactly that same spot this preseason. The Bulldogs have won a combined 12 GPAC titles under Head Coach Drew Olson.
After placing second in the GPAC in 2020-21, the Concordia Women’s Basketball program landed in exactly that same spot this preseason. The Bulldogs have won a combined 12 GPAC titles under Head Coach Drew Olson.
Four starters, including First Team All-GPAC star Taysha Rushton, return for a Concordia Women's Basketball program coming off an appearance in the NAIA national quarterfinals last season. Depth will be a strength.
In six seasons as Assistant Women's Basketball Coach, Tae’lor Purdy-Korell has helped continue the rich tradition of success for Bulldog Hoops. Find out more about Coach Purdy-Korell in this Q&A.
Drew Olson returned to his alma mater as Head Women’s Basketball coach prior to the 2006-07 season. Olson was influenced in his career path by both his father and brother.
A new season of Concordia Women's Basketball will open up on Nov. 1 when the Bulldogs host Bellevue. Coach Olson's squad will also head to Hawaii as part of a 30-game regular season.
After leading the Bulldogs to the NAIA national quarterfinals, Taylor Cockerill was selected as the honorary captain of the Omaha World-Herald All-Nebraska team. Two other Bulldogs were also recognized.
Taylor Cockerill and Taysha Rushton were the ringleaders for a squad that reached the NAIA national quarterfinals while playing an exciting brand of hoops in 2020-21.
Announced as an All-American by the WBCA three days earlier, junior guard Taylor Cockerill has also been tabbed an honorable mention All-American in the official release from the NAIA.
After leading the Bulldogs to the NAIA national quarterfinals, Taylor Cockerill has been named an NAIA All-American by the WBCA. She topped Concordia in scoring, rebounding and assists this season.
The 2020-21 journey ended on Saturday (March 20) with an 83-67 defeat at the hands of familiar foe Morningside. Taylor Cockerill nearly posted a triple-double and Rylee Pauli notched a double-double.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
It 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.
Gnat-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."
Not 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.
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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