On the heels of leading the Bulldogs to a 2-0 week, Justin Wiersema has been named the GPAC Player of the Week. Wiersema totaled 37 points and 12 rebounds in wins over Midland and Dordt.
An major opportunity awaits on Tuesday when Concordia will host a showdown with No. 10 Jamestown. Then on Saturday of Thanksgiving weekend, the Bulldogs will head to Kansas City for an exhibition at Rockhurst.
Led by a career high 21 points from Noah Schutte, the Bulldogs used a high-powered offensive attack to hold off Dordt, 84-82, in Sioux Center, Iowa, on Saturday (Nov. 20). Justin Wiersema went past 1,000 career points in the win.
The trio of Carter Kent, Gage Smith and Justin Wiersema combined for the lion's share of the offensive production as the Bulldogs rebounded with an 80-63 win over Midland on Wednesday (Nov. 17). Smith led all players with 24 points.
A full week of conference play will allow Concordia the opportunity to put behind last week's loss at Briar Cliff. The Bulldogs will host Midland on Wednesday before heading to Dordt on Saturday.
A rough shooting performance and 17 turnovers doomed the Bulldogs as they opened GPAC play at Briar Cliff on Saturday (Nov. 13). Noah Schutte posted 16 points and seven rebounds while serving as a bright spot.
In a game filled with offensive fireworks, Ryan Holt supplied the heroics with a game-winning 3-pointer to a complete a comeback from eight points down. The Bulldogs defeated Peru State, 91-90, to move to 5-0.
Concordia will put its unblemished record on the line this week in matchups with Peru State and Briar Cliff (GPAC opener). The Bulldogs are 4-0 with a win over No. 18 Benedictine.
In its first challenge from a ranked opponent, Concordia controlled play in a 68-53 win over No. 18 Benedictine on Saturday (Nov. 6). Justin Wiersema led the way with 18 points and 12 rebounds as the Bulldogs moved to 4-0.
Waldorf made a second half push, but the Bulldogs withstood it behind stars Carter Kent and Justin Wiersema, who both reached the 20-point mark. Concordia won, 89-72, while hosting the Cattle Classic on Friday (Nov. 5).
The 2022-23 Bulldogs will be remembered for their ability to redefine themselves in the middle of the season and get on a roll that led into the national tournament. Noah Schutte and Gage Smith were the stars who guided Concordia through adversity.
They make up two-thirds of the starting frontcourt for Concordia Men's Basketball. Built different, brothers Gage and Tristan Smith are all about family and forging memories together. Together, they are a dynamic duo.
In nearly a quarter century in his role, the unmistakable Coach Grant Schmidt guided the Concordia Men’s Basketball program in ways only he could. His passion and care inspired a reverence for him that is still emotionally felt by his former players.
The 2022-23 Concordia Men's Basketball team takes on the task of following up one of the greatest seasons in school history. The Bulldogs return three starters and one of the most athletic frontcourts the program has ever put on the court.
AD Devin Smith refers to the 2021-22 Bulldogs as the "best team I've ever seen play here." The road to Kansas City included buzzer beaters, court storms, GPAC championships and memories that will never fade.
The 2021-22 Concordia Men's Basketball season will never be forgotten. The Bulldogs celebrated GPAC regular season and tournament titles and reached the NAIA national quarterfinals while being characterized by a team first attitude.
He's a small school farm boy with a big-time game. Noah Schutte made that clear during the Bulldogs' run to the NAIA National Quarterfinals. The former 2,000-point high school scorer isn't about to rest on his laurels - and he'll no longer fly under the radar.
He's a straight 'A' biology student and one of the most prolific scorers in program history. Carter Kent truly is 'that guy.' He's unassuming, intelligent, a leader and comes through in the clutch. He's a Concordia Bulldog great.
An all-time classic moment that will go down in Concordia University Men’s Basketball lore caught the attention of ESPN’s SportsCenter. The closing seconds were aired on multiple editions of the show on Thursday (Feb. 17).
The group of four-year student-athletes within the program represents the ideals of Concordia Men's Basketball. Christian character. Toughness. Resilience. Class acts. Servant leaders. High academic achievers. Winners.