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 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.
Featured StoryA senior class led by Tanner Shuck and Brevin Sloup steadied the men's basketball program and led it to the national tournament for the first time since 2005. The highlight of the campaign was a GPAC tournament title.
Featured StoryAt long last, the Bulldogs are headed back to the national tournament after a 15-year hiatus. The GPAC tournament champions earned a No. 7 seed and a matchup with No. 2 seed Ottawa.
