In a major road test, the Bulldogs raced out to a 13-point lead before surrendering an extended run that staked No. 4 Arizona Christian to a 73-65 win on Friday (Dec. 20). Noah Schutte and Zac Kulus starred for Concordia.
Featured StoryThrough it all, family and basketball have been there for Tristan Smith. Those two aspects of life have defined T-Ray's journey, which has included high-flying dunks, GPAC championships, national tournaments and one gruesome injury overcome.
Tristan Smith earned GPAC Offensive Player of the Week accolades following a career-high scoring output at Waldorf. Smith ranks among the GPAC's best players in virtually all statistical categories.
Following three-straight GPAC wins, the Bulldogs will dip outside league play and venture to Arizona for matchups with No. 4 Arizona Christian and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical.
Noah Schutte hit 2,000 career points and Tristan Smith poured in a career-high 35 points as the Bulldogs rolled past Waldorf, 103-79, on Saturday (Dec. 14). Schutte is the third player in program history to reach that milestone.
A career-high performance from Books Kissinger and lights-out shooting propelled the Bulldogs to a 101-82 home win over Hastings on Wednesday (Dec. 11). Kissinger (21) and Brad Bennett (20) both reached 20 points.
In terms of GPAC play, the two games this week will be it for the calendar year of 2024. Concordia will host Hastings on Wednesday before heading to Waldorf on Saturday.
Balanced scoring and solid defensive play in the first half led to Concordia earning an 87-74 home win over Briar Cliff. Noah Schutte tallied 22 points, Tristan Smith posted a double-double and Brad Bennett netted five treys.
CUNE Men's Basketball battled against No. 23 Morningside on Wednesday night. The Dawgs cut the Mustangs’ 15-point halftime lead down to one, but the home team always seemed to find a response in the 82-69 defeat of the visitors.
In a return to a full week of GPAC action, the Bulldogs will travel to play at No. 23 Morningside before hosting Briar Cliff. Concordia is coming off a home win over Midland.
Featured StoryConcordia Men's Basketball enters 2021-22 feeling like it "left some meat on the bone" last season when the program missed out on the national tournament. The Bulldogs return their top seven scorers, including three All-GPAC honorees.
Featured StoryGage Smith made an head-turning transformation from sophomore to junior season while becoming an all-conference player. Even better things could be in store in 2021-22 for Gage, who now has his brother alongside him.
Featured StoryThe memories remain vivid for brothers Darin and Derek Engelbart, both 1,000-point scorers for Concordia Men's Basketball. The bond over No. 22 symbolizes their relationship as brothers.
Featured StoryHighlights from the 2020-21 Concordia Men's Basketball season included a dominant run at home, a sweep of Northwestern and All-GPAC performances from Carter Kent, Gage Smith and Justin Wiersema.
Featured StoryJustin Wiersema is the guy who catches every coach’s attention. It’s not simply because he’s good – it’s also because his motor never stops and his energy level never slips.
Featured StoryThought picked sixth in the GPAC preseason poll, the Bulldogs like what they have with a backcourt that features Carter Kent and Justin Wiersema. Concordia is coming off a 2020 GPAC tournament title.
Featured StoryCarter Kent finds team success to be "addicting." The Crete High School product plans to take on more a leadership role this coming season as he progresses through a unique offseason.
Featured StoryOriginally from Scotia, Neb., Glen Snodgrass arrived for classes at Concordia University in the fall of 1994. He starred on the hardwood and gridiron before becoming a state championship coach.
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Let's answer the question: who wore it better? We ran down the top Bulldog men's basketball performers at each jersey number during the 20 seasons of GPAC hoops.
Featured StoryAs head coach Grant Schmidt put it, "when they strapped on their shoes, they didn't lose." The 2004-05 squad reached the national title game and stands out as one of the most competitive and fiery in school history.
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