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.
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.