Eleven-straight national tournament appearances will lead the Bulldogs into a 2022-23 campaign set to tip off at the annual Cattle Classic. The slate features the return of CIT and a trip south to Texas/Oklahoma just before New Year's.
Eleven-straight national tournament appearances will lead the Bulldogs into a 2022-23 campaign set to tip off at the annual Cattle Classic. The slate features the return of CIT and a trip south to Texas/Oklahoma just before New Year's.
As the leading scorer for the 2021-22 national qualifying Bulldogs, Taysha Rushton has been named to the Omaha World-Herald's 2022 Midlands NAIA/D-III Team. Three of her teammates were recognized with honorable mention.
Just a few weeks after playing the 123rd and final game of her collegiate career, Rylee Pauli reflected on four years of Concordia Women's Basketball. There were ups, downs, unique experiences and incredible highs.
Led by do-it-all guard Taysha Rushton and relentless senior Rylee Pauli, the 2021-22 Bulldogs extended the program's national tournament streak while beating five teams that qualified for nationals throughout the season.
One of the nation's best pure scorers, Taysha Rushton has been recognized as a 2021-22 NAIA Honorable Mention All-American. Rushton led the Bulldogs in scoring at 17.7 points per game as part of a national tournament season.
Despite having controlled the game for a solid 30 minutes, the Bulldogs saw their season end on Friday (March 11) at the national tournament. Concordia was beaten by Benedictine, 62-58, and finished its season at 16-14 overall.
A road trip to Bowling Green, Ky., awaits the Bulldogs, who garnered a No. 9 seed in the national tournament. Concordia and Benedictine will tip off at 4:30 p.m. CT on Friday as part of an opening round pod hosted by the Mid-South Conference.
A run through the nation's most challenging scheduled helped prepare the Bulldogs for yet another national tournament berth. They will be headed to Bowling Green, Ky., for the opening round March 11-12.
Another season of prolific scoring has led to Taysha Rushton being named First Team All-GPAC for the second time. In addition, three Bulldogs picked up honorable mention accolades: Rylee Pauli, Sadie Powell and Mackenzie Toomey.
Back at the Corn Palace for the second time in five days, the Bulldogs were eliminated from the GPAC tournament with a 68-52 loss to Dakota Wesleyan. Sadie Powell and Taysha Rushton scored 13 points apiece for Concordia.
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.
There 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.
Whitney (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.
Mary 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.
Marty Kohlwey, a 13-year veteran of Concordia men's and women's basketball coaching staffs, has accepted a new role at Lutheran High School in Parker, Colo.
Following the lead of freshman Quinn Wragge, the Concordia women's basketball program made its fifth-straight national tournament appearance in 2015-16.
Quinn Wragge is only a freshman, but she enters the national tournament leading 16th-ranked Concordia in scoring, rebounding, steals, blocks and field goal percentage. She's not your ordinary freshman.
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