In the only game of the week for Concordia, the Bulldogs will be at Doane on Wednesday. Every outing is a pivotal one with Head Coach Ben Limback's squad currently sitting one-half game behind Briar Cliff atop the GPAC standings.
A flurry of 3-pointers rained in during the second half as the Bulldogs sped away from Dordt for a 92-62 home win on Saturday (Feb. 5). Seven Concordia players notched at least eight points in pushing the overall record to 20-5 (13-4 GPAC).
A quartet of Bulldogs netted 15 points or more apiece in an offensive-oriented clash with Midland that amounted to a 92-87 road win on Wednesday (Feb. 2). Justin Wiersema emerged with 21 points as Concordia remained near the top of the GPAC standings.
During the weekend off, the Bulldogs got just a bit closer to the top spot in the GPAC standings. They will continue their push for a conference championship this week in matchups with Midland and Dordt.
A big night from Gage Smith (28 points and 11 rebounds) helped the Bulldogs extend their home win streak to 15 and their series win streak over Hastings to 13. Concordia led by 26 in the first half and defeated the Broncos, 82-68.
A return home could be just what the Bulldogs need after this past weekend's defeat at Northwestern. No. 25 Concordia will aim to extend its active streaks of 14-straight home wins and 12-consecutive victories over Hastings.
Concordia didn't have an answer for star post Alex Van Kalsbeek on Saturday (Jan. 22) and got outgunned in a 92-77 defeat at Northwestern. Four players scored in double figures for the 25th-ranked Bulldogs (17-5, 10-4 GPAC).
Featured StoryThe 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.
Carter Kent and Gage Smith both hit the 20-point mark and the 25th-ranked Bulldogs cruised past Morningside, 83-68, on Wednesday (Jan. 19). Concordia (17-4, 10-3 GPAC) moved its home win streak to 14.
Two opponents situated in the top four of the GPAC standings will make up this week's slate as the Bulldogs look to stay in the conference title hunt. At 16-4 overall, Concordia has its best 20-game record since the 2004-05 season.
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In honor of Noah Schutte becoming the all-time leading scorer in Concordia Men's Basketball history, we look back at the most memorable performances of his standout career.
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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.
Featured StoryKeep 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.
