A career high performance for Tristan Smith led to the standout Bulldog being named the GPAC Offensive Player of the Week. Smith posted 34 points and 13 rebounds versus Morningside.
A loss in the GPAC opener won't deter the ninth-ranked Bulldogs, who will focus their attention on a challenging weekend road trip to Dordt. It will be Concordia's first road contest of the season.
Despite a career best 34 points from Tristan Smith, the ninth-ranked Bulldogs were tripped up, 95-88, in a shootout with Morningside. The Mustangs went 18-for-23 from the field in the second half.
The stretch of four-straight home games to begin the 2024-25 season will conclude on Saturday when Morningside makes an appearance inside Friedrich Arena. The Bulldogs will put their 3-0 record on the line.
Concordia University, Nebraska Men’s Basketball leaned on a seasoned Noah Schutte’s 20 points to overcome Bethel College (Kan.) for another win (89-79) inside Friedrich Arena.
The third of four home games to open the 2024-25 Concordia Men’s Basketball season is on tap for this Saturday. The Bulldogs (2-0) will welcome Bethel College (Kan.) to Friedrich Arena.
A 17-3 run in the second half broke a tie and fueled the 11th-ranked Bulldogs over Nebraska Wesleyan in a renewal of an old NIAC/GPAC rivalry. Concordia won, 74-57, as part of day two at the Cattle Classic.
A tightly contested game turned into a comfortable win for the 11th-ranked Bulldogs on day one of the Cattle Classic. Concordia used a 13-0 second half run to pull away from Central for an 86-69 victory.
The 25th annual Cattle Classic will feature eight games over two days (Nov. 1-2). On the men's side, the event will give Concordia the opportunity to renew an old rivalry with Nebraska Wesleyan.
A week after being pegged first in the GPAC preseason poll, the Bulldogs landed at No. 11 in the NAIA preseason coaches' poll. It's the highest ranking for the program since 2005.
Featured StoryNamed the 2003-04 GPAC Player of the Year, Rick Dietze used his patented 'old-man game' to score more points than any other GPAC player his senior season. The soft-spoken Dietze is headed to the Concordia Athletics Hall of Fame.
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Following a five-year run in college basketball, Gage Smith continues to satisfy his appetite for competition thanks to the rebirth of SlamBall. New to the sport, Smith has earned a roster spot on the MOB and will appear on ESPN later in July.
Featured StoryThe 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.
Featured StoryThey 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.
Featured StoryIn 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.
Featured StoryThe 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.
Featured StoryAD 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.
Featured StoryThe 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.
Featured StoryHe'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.
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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.
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