Brevin Sloup went wild in the second half while eclipsing 1,000 career points for the red hot Bulldogs. Sloup and fellow senior Tanner Shuck combined for 43 points in spurring an 83-72 win at Briar Cliff on Saturday (Jan. 18).
Following a mid-week bye, the Bulldogs will return to action on Saturday at Briar Cliff with hopes of extending an active six-game win streak. Concordia has not won at Briar Cliff since February 2009.
For the third week in a row, a Bulldog has been named the GPAC Men's Basketball Player of the Week. The latest award goes to Tanner Shuck, who now ranks 13th on the program's all-time scoring list.
The win streak has grown to six for the Bulldogs, who were led by the season high 26 points produced by Tanner Shuck on Saturday (Jan. 11). Concordia shot 52.4 percent from the floor while defeating Jamestown, 86-74.
The vibe is overwhelmingly positive inside the Concordia locker room. The Bulldogs jumped on top of Hastings early and ran away with an 83-62 win over the Broncos on Wednesday (Jan. 8). Five Concordia players reached double figures.
Back-to-back 25-point outings have led to sophomore Carter Kent being named the GPAC Player of the Week. Kent led the Bulldogs to wins last week over No. 19 Northwestern and Dordt.
Red hot in the new year, the Bulldogs carry a four-game win streak into action this week. Concordia will be at Hastings on Wednesday before hosting Jamestown on Saturday. Carter Kent scored a combined 50 points in last week's two wins.
Carter Kent, Tanner Shuck and Brevin Sloup were on point in a 91-79 victory over Dordt on Saturday (Jan. 4). The Bulldogs sizzled by making 10-of-18 attempts from 3-point range during the second half. Concordia has won four in a row.
The Bulldogs are roaring to begin the '20s. They held a double-digit lead for more than 27 minutes of game time on Thursday (Jan. 2) and won going away, 88-65, at No. 19 Northwestern. Carter Kent splashed in 25 points.
A season high 26-point outing in the win over Peru State led to Brevin Sloup being named the GPAC Player of the Week. Sloup drained 7-of-11 attempts from 3-point range as the Bulldogs improved to 9-5.
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.