Following the thrill of the program's 27th CIT title, the Bulldogs now enter the stretch run of the season. Concordia hosts Grace University on Wednesday prior to a trip to Mount Marty on Saturday.
An electric atmosphere helped fuel the Bulldogs to their 27th CIT title in program history. Senior Chandler Folkerts earned MVP honors for the second-straight year while leading CUNE past CU-Ann Arbor.
The Bulldogs shot 54.8 percent from the floor and ran away from Concordia-Chicago in a 104-82 win in the opening round of the 2017 Concordia Invitational Tournament. Chandler Folkerts had 20 points and nine rebounds.
Seth Curran piled up 19 points and surfaced with the game-sealing steal in a 78-76 win over Hastings on Wednesday (Jan. 25). The Bulldogs shot 57.7 percent in the second half while improving to 13-8.
CIT is making its return to Seward for the 66th annual event. Behind reigning CIT MVP Chandler Folkerts, the Bulldogs are looking for a repeat championship in front of the home fans.
Matthew Hahn came off the bench to propel Morningside to a lopsided win over Concordia inside Walz Arena on Saturday (Jan. 21). Chandler Folkerts topped the Bulldogs with 20 points and seven rebounds.
Following a break in the schedule, Concordia will return to action on Saturday when it hosts Morningside, a team receiving votes in the national poll. The Bulldogs are 5-1 over their last six games.
The Concordia win streak came to a halt at five. Visiting 19th-ranked Midland scored the game's final 12 points to pull out a 64-59 win over the Bulldogs on Wednesday. Concordia shot 43.8 percent in the defeat.
The national leader in both field goal and 3-point percentage, Concordia will test itself against two more top-25 squads in this week's action. The Bulldogs welcome No. 20 Midland to Seward on Wednesday.
On a day when the starters needed some rest, the Concordia bench accounted for 80 points in a 108-70 home win over Oglala Lakota College on Saturday (Jan. 7). Brevin Sloup, Justin Damme and Clay Reimers each had career high point totals.
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.
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.
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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