Bulldog Athletic Association Member (BAAM) Athletes of the Week
Female: Gabi Nordaker, Volleyball
An Omaha native, Gabi Nordaker produced 26 kills and 11 blocks while hitting .458 this past weekend at the College of Saint Mary Classic. The fourth-ranked Bulldogs went 2-1 with wins over No. 5 Viterbo University (Wis.) and Oklahoma Panhandle State University.
Male: Nolan Fuelberth, Soccer
A Lincoln, Neb., native, Nolan Fuelberth collected a second-straight GPAC Defensive Player of the Week award thanks to him making eight saves this past Saturday at No. 17 Columbia College (Mo.). The result was a 1-1 draw. Fuelberth has allowed only one goal in 180 minutes so far in 2024.
2024-25 BAAM Athletes of the Week
Aug. 27 – Martin Herrera (soccer); Ashley Keck (volleyball)
News and notes:
BAAM luncheons are held every Tuesday at 12 p.m. CT inside the Dog House Grill, located in the Janzow Campus Center. The luncheons feature reports from head coaches who are in season at the time. For information on how to join BAAM, click HERE. It is not a requirement to be a BAAM member in order to attend the weekly luncheons.
GPAC launches streaming network: Back in July, the Great Plains Athletic Conference announced a streaming network designed to bring webcasts from all league members together in one place. The GPAC Network can be accessed online via: https://www.gpacnetwork.com/. The network is also available via a mobile app and smart TVs. The GPAC partnered with Hudl for the creation of the network. In addition to the events that stream on the Concordia Sports Network, 104.9 Max Country will broadcast football and volleyball varsity games this fall. The broadcast schedule can be found HERE.
Concordia Athletics Hall of Fame 2024: The Concordia Athletics Hall of Fame class of 2024 was revealed to the public on July 23. The new inductees will include Audra (Nothwehr) Anderson ’01, Elizabeth (Rhoden) Dillingham ’04, Kregg Einspahr ’82, Ceron Francisco ’17, Frank Greene, Katie (Werner) Loveless ’08 and the 2004-05 men’s basketball team. The class will be officially inducted as part of a ceremony on Sept. 27 in conjunction with homecoming weekend on campus. For more details on the Hall of Fame, click HERE.
Concordia Athletics begins 2024-25 year: Athletes from most Concordia fall sports reported to campus prior to the start of classes on Aug. 26. The first official athletic event was held on Aug. 16 as the volleyball program hosted the Bulldog Bash. The majority of Concordia fall sports teams are officially underway with their 2024 seasons, while cross country and shooting sports get set to open up this weekend. Check out season previews linked below.
Season Previews:
--Cross Country
--Football
--Golf: Men | Women
--Shooting Sports
--Men’s Soccer
--Women’s Soccer
--Volleyball
Bulldog Coaches Show airs every Thursday at 5:30 p.m. CT: The Bulldog Coaches Show is underway in its 10th year of existence. The show airs live for a half hour every Thursday beginning at 5:30 p.m. CT on KTMX-FM 104.9 Max Country. The weekly feature can also be heard live via 104.9 Max Country’s website or by downloading the Max Country app. Throughout the 2024-25 season, Bulldog football, men’s and women’s basketball and volleyball contests will be aired live on Max Country. Parker Cyza serves as the host of the coaches’ show as well as the play-by-play voice for football and basketball. Frank Greene is in his 10th season calling Concordia volleyball.
Concordia Sports Network: Live webcasts for most home varsity contests can be accessed by visiting https://www.cune.edu/athletics/watch-bulldogs at game time. Beginning this 2023-24 academic year, Concordia Athletics began a partnership with Hudl for live video streaming. Live webcast links for away contests are publicized in sport specific releases that preview action for that particular week. Scrimmages, exhibitions and junior varsity events are not broadcasted.
Football
· Current record: 1-0, 1-0 GPAC.
· Last week
o Won vs. Waldorf, 45-7, on Aug. 31.
· Links: 2024 Schedule | Roster | Statistics
· Notable: The season opener inside Bulldog Stadium wasn’t in doubt for long as quarterback DJ McGarvie and the Concordia offense scored touchdowns on six of their first seven possessions in the first half. The Bulldogs built a 45-0 halftime lead over new GPAC member Waldorf. The final score came in at 45-7 in a contest that saw Concordia enjoy a 565-209 total yards advantage. McGarvie tossed three touchdowns – two to tight end John Goodwin and one to tight end Daylan Russell – and Carlos Collazo gained 128 yards and a touchdown on 18 carries. McGarvie and No. 2 quarterback Gideon Stark combined to make use of eight different receivers (Adam Van Cleave caught seven passes for 80 yards). Defensively, the Bulldogs were impressive with seven tackles for loss, three sacks and a safety caused by the pressure of Kyle Sterup. Linebacker Grant Huss led the defense with 12 tackles. Next up, Head Coach Patrick Daberkow’s squad will face a more daunting task while hosting No. 10 Morningside on Saturday. The Mustangs will be coming off a 48-45 shootout home loss to No. 19 Benedictine College (Kan.). The Bulldogs will attempt to knock off Morningside for the first time since 2003.
· For details on this week’s matchup with Morningside, check out the game notes linked HERE.
· This week:
o Saturday, Sept. 7 vs. No. 10 Morningside (0-1), 7 p.m. CT.
Women’s Soccer
· Current record: 1-1.
· Last week:
o Won at Graceland University (Iowa), 4-2, on Aug. 28.
o Lost at No. 10 Columbia College (Mo.), 4-0, on Aug. 31.
· Links: 2024 Schedule | Roster | Statistics
· Notable: Head Coach Nick Smith’s squad opened an anticipated season with two road trips last week. Despite a bit of an uneven performance at Graceland University (Iowa) on Aug. 28, the Bulldogs came away with a 4-2 win on the strength of four goals from star junior striker Kierstynn Garner. The Kearney, Neb., native Kearney became the fourth player in program history to post at least four goals in a single game, joining Jennifer Davis (five in 2002), Alexa Koczman (five in 2000) and teammate Savannah Andrews (four in 2023). Three days later, Concordia struggled out of the gate and never recovered in what amounted to a 4-0 loss at 10th-ranked Columbia College (Mo.). The Bulldogs were limited to four shots (two on goal) in the defeat. Senior Angela Banks has gotten the nod in goal so far this season and has tallied nine saves. Concordia will attempt to get back into the win column on Wednesday as it hosts in-state foe Bellevue University. The Bulldogs went 8-1-3 at home in 2023.
· For additional news and notes, check out the program’s homepage HERE.
· This week:
o Wednesday, Sept. 4 vs. Bellevue University, 5:30 p.m. CT.
o Saturday, Sept. 7 – Bye
Men’s Soccer
· Current record: 1-0-2; receiving votes in NAIA coaches’ poll.
· Last week:
o Tied at Graceland University (Iowa), 0-0, on Aug. 28.
o Tied at No. 17 Columbia College (Mo.), 1-1, on Aug. 31.
· Links: 2024 Schedule | Roster | Statistics | NAIA Preseason Coaches’ Poll
· Notable: Two ties resulted from road trips to Iowa and Missouri as nonconference play continued last week. Head Coach Jason Weides’ squad played to a 0-0 stalemate at Graceland University (Iowa), on Aug. 28. The Yellowjackets appear to have improved immensely since last season when the Bulldogs defeated them by a 2-1 score. Three days later, the Bulldogs earned a more impressive tie while drawing, 1-1, at No. 17 Columbia College (Mo.), a perennially strong NAIA program. The lone Concordia goal in that contest was put away by transfer Aidan Nachi, who was assisted by D’Andre Williams in the 33rd minute. The Bulldogs held a 1-0 lead for roughly six minutes before the Cougars responded with an equalizer late in the first half. In goal, Nolan Fuelberth made eight saves to preserve the tie. The results mean that Concordia’s regular season unbeaten streak remains intact. The Bulldogs are 21-0-8 over their last 29 regular season outings. Two more nonconference games are coming up this week as Concordia will host No. 7 Bellevue University on Wednesday before traveling to Grand View University (Iowa) on Saturday.
· For a closer look at this week’s matchups, check out the game notes linked HERE.
· This week:
o Wednesday, Sept. 4 vs. No. 7 Bellevue University, 8 p.m. CT.
o Saturday, Sept. 7 at Grand View University (Iowa), 1 p.m. CT.
Volleyball
· Current record: 7-1; ranked No. 4 in the NAIA coaches’ poll.
· Last week (CSM Labor Day Classic):
o Lost vs. No. 14 Bellevue University, 25-20, 25-18, 25-13, on Aug. 30.
o Won vs. No. 5 Viterbo University (Wis.), 22-25, 25-23, 25-19, 25-18, on Aug. 31.
o Won vs. Oklahoma Panhandle State University (Okla.), 25-11, 25-14, 25-14, on Aug. 31.
· Links: 2024 Schedule | Roster | Statistics | NAIA Preseason Coaches’ Poll
· Notable: Following a 5-0 start, the fourth-ranked Bulldogs suffered their first defeat of the 2024 season. Concordia was beaten in three sets by No. 14 Bellevue University in a match dominated by the Bruins. Head Coach Ben Boldt’s squad bounced back nicely the next day and claimed a win over No. 5 Viterbo University (Wis.) in four sets and then a victory over Oklahoma Panhandle State University (Okla.) in a quick three sets. The Bulldogs have earned triumphs over three NAIA top 10 foes in nonconference action: No. 1 Indiana Wesleyan University, No. 5 Viterbo and No. 7 Columbia College (Mo.). Individual statistical leaders over the past weekend included Gabi Nordaker in kills (26) and blocks (11), Becca Gebhardt in digs (32), Savannah Shelburne in assists (63) and Cassidy Knust in aces (five). Four other Bulldogs totaled at least 19 kills on the weekend: Ella Waters (25), Ashley Keck (21), Kya Scott (21) and Addie Kirkegaard (19). Concordia will get conference play started this week with a trip to Mount Marty on Wednesday. It will then have the weekend off from competition.
· For additional news and notes on Concordia Volleyball, check out the team’s homepage HERE.
· This week:
o Wednesday, Sept. 4 at Mount Marty (7-1, 0-0 GPAC), 7:30 p.m. CT.
o Saturday, Sept. 7 – Bye
Golf
· Last week:
o Men – Placed 5th/15 at the Mount Marty Invite on Aug. 26-27.
o Women – Placed 9th/13 at the Mount Marty Invite on Aug. 29-30.
· Men’s Links: 2024-25 Schedule | Roster | Statistics
· Women’s Links: 2024-25 Schedule | Roster | Statistics
· Notable: Both of Head Coach Brett Muller’s squads opened their 2024-25 seasons at the Mount Marty Invite last week. The tournaments played out over two days and featured 36 holes of action. On the men’s side, the Concordia ‘A’ team shot 303-295–598 and placed fifth out of 15 teams in Yankton, S.D. The top four finishers for the Bulldogs were tightly bunched: Jake Hagerbaumer (75-71–146; T-10th), Jake Richmond (77-71–148; T-18th), Justin Webert (74-75–149; T-23rd) and Jacob Dowd (75-75–150; T-27th). Concordia managed to beat out other ‘A’ teams from Briar Cliff, Dakota Wesleyan, Dordt and Mount Marty. On the women’s side, the Bulldog ‘A’ team shot 341-357–698 and placed ninth out of 13 teams at the Mount Marty Invite. Three Concordia individuals placed in the top 40 in the field of 73 golfers: Emery Custer (80-85–165; 13th), Maddie Lewis (88-87–175; T-32nd) and Savannah McFalls (88-91–179; T-38th). Two freshmen were part of the team’s top five.
· This week:
o Men – Blue River Classic at Highlands Golf Course in Lincoln, Neb., Sept. 4-5, co-hosted by Concordia and Doane.
o Women – Off this week; will return to action with the Battle at Bayside (Sept. 9-10) and the Matthew Goette Fall Classic (Sept. 9).
Cross Country
· Season opener: Augustana Twilight, Friday, Sept. 6 | 8:30 p.m. CT
· Links: 2024 Schedule | Roster
· Notable: Head Coach Matt Beisel’s squads continued preseason training this past week while looking ahead to the Augustana Twilight on Friday. The program held its Blue-White Alumni Run on Aug. 31 as a tune-up for the season’s first official meet. This past 2023 season, the Bulldogs turned in GPAC placements of second on the women’s side and third on the men’s side. The women went on to place 18th at the NAIA National Championships behind All-American Kylahn Freiberg. There are five regular season meets coming up this fall prior to the 2024 GPAC Championships on Nov. 9.
Shooting Sports
· Season opener: at Fort Hays State Fall Intercollegiate Shoot, Sept. 7-8.
· Links: 2024-25 Schedule | Roster
· Notable: Members of the team arrived back on campus along with the start of classes on Aug. 26. Head Coach Dylan Owens is readying for his third season at the helm of the program. The Bulldogs are quickly preparing themselves for the 2024-25 season’s opening competition, the Fort Hays State Shoot this Saturday and Sunday. The 2023-24 squad wrapped up the season by placing seventh out of 15 teams in the Division 2 breakdown at the ACUI National Championships. Nine national qualifiers return to the team’s roster for 2024-25.