Concordia's sloppiness out of the gates helped Morningside build an early double-digit advantage in what amounted to an 86-64 loss for the visitors. Carter Kent topped the Bulldogs with 18 points.
The Concordia University Men’s Basketball team capitalized with big runs in both halves to dispatch Mount Marty 82-71 on Wednesday evening.
The Bulldogs will be back in action at Friedrich Arena as they host Mount Marty on Wednesday at 7 p.m. After hosting Mount Marty, Concordia will finish out this week’s slate with a trip to Morningside on Saturday.
Briar Cliff netted 18 3-point field goals while pulling away from the Bulldogs in the second half. The Chargers won, 89-75, tagging Concordia with its first loss to a GPAC foe since February.
The combo of Gage Smith and Justin Wiersema served as a two-man wrecking crew after halftime of Wednesday (Dec. 2)’s clash with Hastings. They led the way in an 86-77 victory.
Carter Kent controlled the flow of the game in his hometown as the Bulldogs rolled to an 83-66 win at Doane on Monday (Nov. 30). Gage Smith added a double-double as Concordia won its seventh-straight.
The Bulldogs have been stellar at home this season. Now they look to pack a high level of performance on the road with games this week at Doane, Hastings and Briar Cliff.
The blue collar Bulldogs outworked Dordt in an 82-59 victory inside Friedrich Arena on Saturday (Nov. 21). Junior guard Justin Wiersema (18 points) led the way for surging Concordia.
After a nail-biting 77-74 win over Northwestern, the Concordia men’s basketball team looks to extend its five-game win streak and stay unbeaten in conference play when the Bulldogs welcome Dordt to Friedrich Arena for a 4 p.m. matchup Saturday.
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).
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Concordia Men's Basketball enters 2021-22 feeling like it "left some meat on the bone" last season when the program missed out on the national tournament. The Bulldogs return their top seven scorers, including three All-GPAC honorees.
Featured StoryGage Smith made an head-turning transformation from sophomore to junior season while becoming an all-conference player. Even better things could be in store in 2021-22 for Gage, who now has his brother alongside him.
Featured StoryThe memories remain vivid for brothers Darin and Derek Engelbart, both 1,000-point scorers for Concordia Men's Basketball. The bond over No. 22 symbolizes their relationship as brothers.
Featured StoryHighlights from the 2020-21 Concordia Men's Basketball season included a dominant run at home, a sweep of Northwestern and All-GPAC performances from Carter Kent, Gage Smith and Justin Wiersema.
Featured StoryJustin Wiersema is the guy who catches every coach’s attention. It’s not simply because he’s good – it’s also because his motor never stops and his energy level never slips.
Featured StoryThought 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.
Featured StoryCarter Kent finds team success to be "addicting." The Crete High School product plans to take on more a leadership role this coming season as he progresses through a unique offseason.
Featured StoryOriginally from Scotia, Neb., Glen Snodgrass arrived for classes at Concordia University in the fall of 1994. He starred on the hardwood and gridiron before becoming a state championship coach.
Featured StoryLet's answer the question: who wore it better? We ran down the top Bulldog men's basketball performers at each jersey number during the 20 seasons of GPAC hoops.
Featured StoryAs head coach Grant Schmidt put it, "when they strapped on their shoes, they didn't lose." The 2004-05 squad reached the national title game and stands out as one of the most competitive and fiery in school history.
