Though the Bulldogs once led by 16 points, this one wasn't easy. In the end, Concordia made the plays in crunch time to pull out a 77-74 win over Northwestern on Saturday (Nov. 14).
Led by four double-digit scorers, the Bulldogs built a double-digit first half lead and never looked back in Tuesday (Nov. 10)'s GPAC opening win over Midland. Concordia moved to 4-1.
After a strong outing in the 21st Annual Cattle Classic, the Concordia University men’s basketball team will begin GPAC play this week. The Bulldogs will square off against Midland on Tuesday (Nov. 10) and Northwestern o Saturday (Nov. 14).
A second-half breakout propelled the Concordia University Men’s Basketball team to a comfortable victory on Saturday (Nov. 7) at the 21st annual Cattle Classic. While the game was somewhat close in the first half, Concordia was in control throughout the contest.
Thirteen Bulldogs recorded four points or more as the Bulldogs blew out Emmaus, 107-48. Freshman Noah Schutte electrified Friedrich Arena with a late thunderous dunk.
The 21st annual men's Cattle Classic is set to tip off on Thursday inside Walz Arena. The basketball classic features a total of four men’s games and three women’s games.
The trio of Carter Kent, Justin Wiersema and Klay Uher led the way offensively for a Bulldog team that pulled away from Friends for a 102-82 win in Hastings on Saturday (Oct. 31).
The athleticism of Tabor caused Concordia some problems on its offensive end. Turnovers and cold shooting played a role in the Bulldogs falling, 72-69, in their season opener.
It's time for the 2020-21 season to tip off. The Bulldogs are preparing to play Tabor and Friends (both of the KCAC) this weekend (Oct. 30-31) at the Hastings Classic.
Thought picked sixth in the GPAC preseason poll, the Bulldogs like what they have with a backcourt that features Carter Kent and Justin Wiersema. Concordia is coming off a 2020 GPAC tournament title.
According to Coach Grant Schmidt, the 1991-92 men's basketball team "created an environment at Concordia that we had never seen before." The Bulldogs surprised many by storming to the national semifinals.
Jason Jisa's journey has taken him to many incredible places: the 2002 BCS National Championship game, the 2005 NAIA Division II national title tilt and this September, the Concordia Athletic Hall of Fame.
We try to answer the question: what are the greatest moments in the history of the Concordia men's basketball program? This is the second in our 'top five' series. Relive the glory years presided over by Grant Schmidt.
The 2016-17 Concordia men's basketball team set a new school standard for scoring behind All-American Chandler Folkerts and sharpshooter Eli Ziegler. The team's 21 wins were the most for the program since 2004-05.
Nearing the end of his Concordia career, Chandler Folkerts will be remembered as more than just a basketball player. Says President Brian Friedrich of Folkerts, "He is the young man every parent wants as a son."
Over his four-year Bulldog career, Littleton, Colorado, native Eli Ziegler has gone from role player to star. Born and bred to play hoops, Concordia's sharpshooting senior is the ringleader for a squad that leads the nation in 3-point shooting.
Powered by Chandler Folkerts, Concordia men's basketball enters 2016-17 with an optimistic outlook despite being picked to finish eighth in the GPAC by league coaches.
Surely it would take an act of God for someone to go from Sydney, Australia, to Honolulu, Hawaii, to Seward, Neb. That’s exactly what happened in regards to Chris Johnstone.
An 18-12 overall record marked another improvement for head coach Ben Limback's men's basketball program in 2015-16. The Bulldogs were led again by first team all-conference big man Chandler Folkerts.
Currently the third-highest scoring team in program history (in terms of scoring average), the Bulldogs have won seven of eight games. They rate as one of the nation's most efficient offensive teams.