In avenging a loss earlier this season, the 25th-ranked Bulldogs netted 14 treys and committed just six turnovers while defeating visiting Dakota Wesleyan, 76-69, on Saturday (Feb. 6).
In avenging a loss earlier this season, the 25th-ranked Bulldogs netted 14 treys and committed just six turnovers while defeating visiting Dakota Wesleyan, 76-69, on Saturday (Feb. 6).
In season No. 15 as head coach, Drew Olson has reached the 400-win milestone. As his current and former players will attest, Concordia Women's Basketball is about more than winning.
The gritty play of Rylee Pauli and the big shots of Taylor Cockerill helped propel Concordia to a 77-71 victory at Dordt on Wednesday (Feb. 3). It marked the 400th career win for Drew Olson.
25th-ranked Concordia has a significant week ahead as it faces challenges from Dordt and Dakota Wesleyan. The Bulldogs hope for a season sweep of Dordt and a split with DWU.
While forcing a flurry of turnovers that led to a barrage of 3-point field goals, the Bulldogs equaled a season high point total in a 111-52 home win over College of Saint Mary on Thursday (Jan. 28).
In the only outing of the week, the Bulldogs will host College of Saint Mary on Thursday. Coming off a win over Briar Cliff, Concordia will aim for a season sweep of the Flames.
Taysha Rushton likened the physicality to that of a football game. She didn't seem to mind while scoring 20 points in a 65-59 win over Briar Cliff inside Friedrich Arena on Saturday (Jan. 23).
Concordia and Briar Cliff enter Saturday's matchup tied for second in the GPAC standings. The Bulldogs hope to avenge a December loss to the Chargers.
In a nail-biter with first-place Morningside, Concordia relinquished the lead in the final minute and fell, 66-64, on Saturday (Jan. 16). Kayla Luebbe and Chloe Schumacher were a combined 11-for-12 from the floor.
Big outbursts in the first and third quarters made it a runaway on Wednesday (Jan. 13) at Mount Marty. Eight Bulldogs scored eight or more points in the 94-62 blowout win.
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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