A chance to improve the program's tournament profile awaits during the final week of the regular season. The Bulldogs have won five of their last six games as they look ahead to hosting Briar Cliff and traveling to Dakota Wesleyan.
It was a harrowing white-knuckler, but the work of Garrett Seagren and Noah Schutte was enough for the Bulldogs to pull one out of the fire. Schutte went past 1,000 career points as Concordia triumphed at Doane, 85-79.
A push for a top four GPAC finish will have to start at Doane on Wednesday. That will be the lone outing of the week for the Bulldogs (15-10, 9-8 GPAC), who are coming off a week that included a win over Midland and loss to Dordt.
In a game with many twists and turns, the Bulldogs saw an 11-point first half lead transition into an 11-point deficit late in the second half. Concordia rallied behind a season high 28 points from Gage Smith before coming up short of Dordt, 74-71.
A 15-0 blitz to open the game carried the Bulldogs to a breezy 91-63 win at Midland on Wednesday (Feb. 1). The trio of Brad Bennett, Noah Schutte and Garrett Seagren combined for 60 points and Gage Smith was just shy of a triple-double.
As a result of leading the Bulldogs to three wins last week, Noah Schutte has been recognized as the GPAC Player of the Week. The CIT MVP has garnered the award for the third time this 2022-23 season.
The high of winning the CIT carries the Bulldogs back into the stretch run of conference play. Concordia gained steam last week by winning three times at home. Now it looks forward to a road trip to Midland and a home game with Dordt.
In a frenzied Friedrich Arena, the Bulldogs prevailed over Concordia Wisconsin, 82-64, behind CIT MVP Noah Schutte. Contributions came from all directions over the two days as CUNE claimed the 29th CIT title in program history.
Zac Kulus emerged with a breakout game that featured five 3-point field goals in the final 10:20 of game time. His flurry buried visiting Concordia Chicago as the Bulldogs won, 89-70, in Friday (Jan. 27)'s final CIT game.
Noah Schutte celebrated his birthday on Wednesday (Jan. 25) by leading a steamrolling of Hastings, 80-42. Schutte outscored the Broncos by himself in the opening half on his way to a 23-point night for the Bulldogs (12-9, 8-7 GPAC).
Featured StoryExpectations are exceedingly high for a program that returns all five starters and each of its top nine scorers from a team that advanced to the NAIA round of 32. The Bulldogs have their sights set on reaching Kansas City in 2025.
Featured StoryThe record breaking 2004-05 Concordia Men's Basketball team officially took its place in the Concordia Athletics Hall of Fame on Sept. 27. The occasion provided an opportunity to revisit memories from 20 years earlier.
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The accomplishments for Concordia Men's Basketball in 2023-24 included a share of the GPAC regular season title, an appearance in the national round of 32, 24 wins, a CIT championship and an NAIA ranking as high as No. 20.
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Keep winning and the outsiders will have no choice but to pay attention. Such is the case for the 2023-24 Concordia Men’s Basketball team, which has had to earn its way onto the national radar with its unique roster makeup.
Featured StoryThe 1963-64 Bulldog men's basketball team made history by winning the program's first ever CIT championship. The '64 squad, led by CIT MVP Gordon Bredow, set the stage for future CIT success and added to the event's special nature.
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The 71st Concordia Invitational Tournament will play out Jan. 26-27 in Mequon, home to Concordia University Wisconsin. Prior to the grand weekend event, the Bulldog basketball teams will host Mount Marty on Wednesday.
Featured StoryIn late February of 1971, Tom Raabe accomplished something no other Concordia basketball player ever had: reach 2,000 career points. Raabe left a lasting legacy while starting all 101 games over his four-year career.
Featured StoryA 2001 Concordia graduate, Derek Engelbart has come full circle. The institution's new Vice President of Institutional Advancement finds himself in a position to help enhance the student-athlete experience 20 years after wrapping up his own collegiate career.
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A back-to-back national qualifier entering 2023-24, Concordia Men's Basketball will follow the lead of a star-studded frontcourt made up of stars Noah Schutte and Tristan Smith. The Bulldogs are challenging themselves to 'rise up' this winter.
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Six years since his graduation, Chandler Folkerts can't escape The Chanimal nickname that became a signature of the dominance the Milford native displayed in the post. The humble Folkerts recently took his place in the Concordia Athletics HOF.
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