It got hairy, but the Bulldogs showed toughness by responding with a go-ahead bucket and defensive stop in the final seconds to secure a 66-65 win over No. 9 Benedictine at the Cattle Classic.
The 20th year of the Cattle Classic will see head coach Ben Limback's program take on Dickinson State (N.D.) and Benedictine (Kan.). The Cattle Classic raises food and money for a local food pantry.
The Bulldogs completed a 2-0 opening weekend with a 74-69 win over Friends University on Saturday (Oct. 26). Concordia was led by scoring leaders Tanner Shuck (17), Brevin Sloup (17) and Sammy Adjei (15).
Brevin Sloup began his senior season in style by pouring in 24 points while helping a hot shooting Bulldog team to a 93-60 blowout win over Dakota State on Friday (Oct. 25). Concordia netted 19 3-point field goals.
An experienced Bulldog team will tip of the 2019-20 season this weekend at the Hastings College Classic. Concordia will be matched up against Dakota State and Friends at Lynn Farrell Arena.
The Concordia men’s basketball program finished eighth in the GPAC last winter and that’s where leagued coaches have pegged it in the conference’s 2019-20 preseason poll. The Bulldogs received 39 points in the poll.
A much more experienced roster took to the practice court this preseason for head coach Ben Limback's program. The firepower of Carter Kent, Brevin Sloup and Tanner Shuck fuels optimism for the Bulldogs.
Trips to Honolulu and Chicago highlight the nonconference slate just announced for the 2019-20 Concordia men's basketball season. The Bulldogs will play a standard 30-game regular-season schedule (13 at home).
Brevin Sloup headlined the Omaha World-Herald All-Nebraska selections by landing on the second team. Carter Kent and Tanner Shuck were recognized as honorable mention selections.
Carter Kent has been awarded the GPAC Freshman of the Year honor, marking the second time in history a Bulldog has collected such recognition. Tanner Shuck and Brevin Sloup were also honored.
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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.
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Let'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.
