In its first official action since October, Concordia Women's Tennis returned to the home courts of the Walz Fieldhouse on Monday (Feb. 13). It was a learning experience as visiting Barton CC swept through doubles and singles.
A youth movement has taken hold for the Bulldogs, who are leaning upon the experience of Tara Ferrel and a lineup full of freshmen and sophomores. Concordia's talented group of rookies features Mariana Molano.
As part of the spring portion of the 2022-23 schedule, Concordia Women's Tennis will play 18 regular season matches, including seven against GPAC opponents. The Bulldogs concluded the 2021-22 season at 6-11 overall (3-4 GPAC).
The last opportunity of the fall presented the challenge of going up against NCAA Division II William Jewell, which emerged from Seward with a 6-0 victory. Concordia's No. 3 doubles tandem of Ella Dean Gabrielle Heiser picked up a win.
Freshman Mariana Molano made a thrilling run through the bracket as one five Bulldogs to represent Concordia at the ITA Central-West Regional Championships. Molano won four matches in singles to advance to the semis.
While hosting for the first time during the 2022-23 season, the Bulldogs defeated Iowa Central Community College, 5-2, while taking two doubles and four singles matches. Concordia moved to 1-1 on the year.
Championships were claimed at a singles/doubles bracket-style GPAC tournament by Kylie Freudenburg in flight D singles and by Tessa Blough and Alana Lopez Pagan in flight A doubles. Nine total Bulldogs competed.
A lineup full of new faces performed solidly as the Bulldogs made their fall 2022 debut on Tuesday (Sept. 13) with a 4-3 loss at Bethel College. Concordia fell despite winning the doubles point in action in North Newton, Kan.
Concordia Women's Tennis and five of its team members were honored on July 14 by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association with academic awards. The Bulldogs earned All-Academic Team recognition from the ITA.
Sofia Morales again landed All-GPAC singles and doubles recognition at the No. 1 position while teammate Tessa Blough also was named an all-conference performer. Morales went 6-1 in GPAC singles matches in 2022.
On the heels of a solid 13-9 overall mark (4-3 GPAC) in 2022-23, the Bulldogs have transitioned under the direction of new Head Coach Lisa Hart. Four All-GPAC award winners return to the lineup in 2024.
A youth movement has taken hold for the Bulldogs, who are leaning upon the experience of Tara Ferrel and a lineup full of freshmen and sophomores. Concordia's talented group of rookies features Mariana Molano.
In many ways, the 2022 team will be much different than the one from last year. The Bulldogs have a first-year head coach in Cam Long and a lineup that will be revamped behind No. 1 player Sofia Morales.
A season to remember for Concordia Women's Tennis included the program's first-ever GPAC regular season title and 10 total victories with the help of a deep lineup.
The last time the Concordia Women’s Tennis program finished out a full season, it nearly won the 2019 GPAC tournament title. The Bulldogs have hopes of returning to that level in 2021.
Fresh off a record breaking 2019 campaign, a talent-rich Bulldog squad aims to finish the deal this season. Coach David DeSimone's team is long on experience, depth and talent.
The 2019 Concordia women's tennis team set a new, high standard for the program. Led by Marlene Maier at the top of the lineup, the Bulldogs broke the program wins record and reached the GPAC championship match.
On the heels of three GPAC semifinal appearances in a row, the Bulldogs hope to break through and reach the title match this spring. Concordia welcomed in an impact transfer in Marlene Maier.
Based on the final month of the 2017 season, Concordia women’s tennis appears that it may be ready for a breakthrough. Led by senior Annie Horn, the Bulldogs have hopes of moving beyond the GPAC semifinals.
A native of Denver, Colo., Annie Horn has brought a big city game to Concordia. The standout senior is coming off a junior season that saw her win 15 singles matches and go undefeated against GPAC opponents.