Carter Kent had all the answers for the Lancers in a career high 29-point performance on Wednesday (Jan. 13). His big night helped lead the Bulldogs to an 86-76 win in Yankton.
Another week of one road game and one home game within the GPAC presents itself this week for the Bulldogs, who remain in the hunt near the top of the conference standings.
In their first home appearance in a month, the Bulldogs followed Carter Kent, Gage Smith and Justin Wiersema to an 81-70 victory over Jamestown on Saturday (Jan. 9).
In a rematch of the 2020 GPAC championship game, Dakota Wesleyan's defensive tenacity got the better of Concordia in a 70-64 decision at the Corn Palace on Wednesday (Jan. 6).
Fresh off an overtime win at Northwestern, the Bulldogs face another significant road test with a trip to No. 18 Dakota Wesleyan. Concordia will also host Jamestown this week.
Neither team ever got comfortable in a closely contested overtime grinder on Saturday (Jan. 2). The Bulldogs got key contributions off the bench and edged Northwestern, 81-74.
The second half proved to be 20 minutes of frustration for the Bulldogs, who let an 11-point halftime lead melt away on Wednesday (Dec. 30). Peru State emerged with a 70-62 win.
Road clashes with Peru State and Northwestern are coming up on this week's docket as the Bulldogs resume action. Concordia is 7-3 in the GPAC halfway through league play.
Concordia had its chances to close out a second GPAC road win of the week, but it failed to seal the deal. Mason Walters and Jamestown claimed an 89-87 win in overtime.
Host Midland had few answers for how the Bulldogs executed offensively on Tuesday (Dec. 15). Carter Kent led the way with 21 points as Concordia won at Midland, 95-81.
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.