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2026-27 GPAC preseason poll reveals Concordia at No. 3

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 18:21:00 +0000

After tying for third place in last season’s GPAC standings, Concordia has been placed at No. 3 in the 2026-27 GPAC women's basketball preseason poll. The Bulldogs return four starters.

Bulldog Weekly Report (Oct. 13)

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 18:06:00 +0000

Every Tuesday, the Bulldog Weekly Report provides the latest news and notes on Concordia athletics and details the week’s results and top performers while taking a look at what’s next (Oct. 13, 2026).

Bulldogs set sights on extending table advantage against Hastings, Waldorf

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:09:00 +0000

With a six-point leash, CUNE Men’s Soccer looks to tighten its grip on the regular season title with four games remaining on the slate. The Bulldogs will host classic rival Hastings inside Bulldog Stadium on Wednesday, then travel to Waldorf.

Academic Excellence and Innovation Fund awards grant to create graduate program promotional materials

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:28:00 +0000

Concordia University, Nebraska’s Academic Excellence and Innovation Fund recently awarded Assistant Vice President of Graduate Programs and Operations Jon Krause $7,000 to create promotional videos showcasing Concordia Nebraska’s graduate academic offerings and the non-credit Studia Vitae learning opportunities.

PlantNebraska Trees for Nebraska Towns Initiative grant adds 15 trees to Concordia Nebraska campus

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:13:00 +0000

Concordia University, Nebraska recently received fifteen trees from the Trees for Nebraska Towns Initiative, an effort of PlantNebraska (formerly the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum) and the Nebraska Forest Service.

Preseason nod goes to Bulldogs in 2026-27 GPAC men's basketball poll

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 18:06:00 +0000

Led by a proven and experienced backcourt, Concordia Men's Basketball opens this season as the favorite to win the GPAC. Brooks Kissinger was named the conference preseason player of the year by NAIA Hoops Report.

Off first GPAC loss, Bulldogs look to respond in rematches with Mount Marty, CSM

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 15:51:00 +0000

The weekend included a milestone victory and this season's first GPAC loss. The third-ranked Bulldogs will look to respond in rematches with Mount Marty and College of Saint Mary.

Rivalry with Hastings, trip to Waldorf up next for conference leader

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 15:30:00 +0000

The rivalry with Hastings will be renewed on Wednesday in a contest with GPAC championship implications. The Bulldogs will also travel to Waldorf in the final road trip of the regular season.

Farwell earns GPAC honors for role in conference road win

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 15:03:00 +0000

Sophomore Jett Farwell's game-defining pick-six led Concordia to a 24-21 win at Dakota Wesleyan and yielded a GPAC Player of the Week award for the Pawnee City, Neb., native.

Trinity Academy Senior Vesper Haley named National Merit Semifinalist

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 14:21:00 +0000

Trinity Academy senior Vesper Haley of Seward, Nebraska, has been named as one of more than 16,000 semifinalists in the 72nd annual National Merit Scholarship Program. This identifies her within the top 1 percent of students in Nebraska who take the PSAT in their junior year. She is one of only two National Merit semifinalists from Seward this year.

Meet Assistant Professor of Psychology Jennifer Vineyard ‘03

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 14:11:00 +0000

Jennifer Vineyard ‘03 serves Concordia University, Nebraska as assistant professor of psychology. She has a bachelor’s degree in psychology and behavioral science from the university as well as a master’s degree in counseling from Doane University. She began her service to the university this year.

Olbrich, Bulldogs top Tigers in offensive battle

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 02:26:00 +0000

Zero goals were scored in the first 44 minutes. The proceeding time would look the opposite, as the Bulldogs outlasted Dakota Wesleyan, 3-2, in the goal-for-goal affair on Saturday. CUNE Men’s Soccer would survive in the late moments.

Bulldogs surrender in final minutes to tie Tigers

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 01:17:00 +0000

With a one goal lead, the Bulldogs surrendered a late equalizer to Dakota Wesleyan to reach full time in a 2-2 deadlock on Saturday.. An ultra-windy Bulldog Stadium made the elements tough for both squads.

Matchup of GPAC titans goes to Northwestern

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 00:38:00 +0000

In a match with GPAC regular season title implications, No. 2 Northwestern won the serve and pass battle and defeated No. 3 Concordia in straight sets. The Bulldogs missed opportunities in tight first and third sets.

Farwell game-changing pick-six leads to 50th career win for Daberkow

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 00:01:00 +0000

Jett Farwell's 79-yard pick-six turned the game in Concordia's favor and led to a 24-21 win over Dakota Wesleyan on Saturday (Oct. 10). The result marked career win No. 50 for Head Coach Patrick Daberkow.

Top-six place finishes earned at Dordt Holiday Inn Express Classic

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 19:32:00 +0000

In action for the third consecutive weekend, the Bulldogs earned place finishes of fifth for men and sixth for women at the Dordt Holiday Inn Express Classic on Saturday (Oct. 10).

Boldt hits milestone as Bulldogs push win streak to 12

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 03:06:00 +0000

Before there could be a postgame celebration, the Bulldogs had to match the high level of play from host Waldorf. No. 2 Concordia absorbed the push and triumphed for Ben Boldt's 200th career win.

Former teammates reunite over passion for Concordia, Bulldog Soccer

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:10:00 +0000

More than once, Jason Weides has encouraged Bernie Ochoa to leave his hometown of Napa, California, for Concordia Nebraska. The former teammates now sit across the hall from one another. What's old is new again.

Fall Update: Bulldogs lay foundation for 2027 season

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:55:00 +0000

The fall season has been a time for building culture and improving upon a solid 2026 campaign. Head Coach Brock Culler sees potential for his team to elevate across all areas of the game.

Concordia Nebraska to host Nebraska Music Teacher Association Conference

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:09:00 +0000

The weekend of October 23-25, Concordia University, Nebraska will host the annual Nebraska Music Teachers Association (NMTA) conference and state festival and the Music Teachers National Association (MTNA) state competition in the Borland Center for Music and Theatre.