Concordia enters Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC) play this Thursday (Mar. 21) after a schedule change due to potential weather. The Bulldogs will travel to Fremont, Neb. to face off against No. 12 Midland on their new home field.
The Dawgs returned for their home opener after playing on the road for over a month. Home sweet home it was, as the Concordia Softball team took both games (1-0, 11-6) against Peru State College in two very different styles of play.
The Concordia Women’s Softball team snuck in two games before the rain came pouring against local ex-conference rival Nebraska Wesleyan University on Wednesday (Mar. 13).
The GPAC/Hauff Mid-America Sports announced the softball players of the week on Tuesday (Mar. 12) and it was an all-Dawgs sweep. Megan Eurich and center fielder Jennifer Katz were tabbed as leaders in the conference, as the Bulldogs went 4-2 at the Tucson Invitational.
A return to Nebraska means a pair of doubleheaders against in-state opponents this week as the Bulldogs prep to play Nebraska Wesleyan and Peru State. Concordia went 6-4 during its 10-game spring break slate.
The Concordia University Softball team played day three of four in the Tucson Invitational, showing grit against stiff competition. The Bulldogs in the pitchers’ circle came to play and the defense stood tall behind them in a 7-2 win over the Valley City State University (N.D.) and a 0-1 loss to Saint Francis (Ill.).
Jennifer Katz and Megan Eurich came out firing on Day two of the Tucson Invitational, leading to a split against Graceland University (Iowa) and Madonna University (Mich.).
Concordia put together all facets of the game and rode a dominant pitching day from Megan Eurich to two wins while opening the Tucson Invite on Tuesday (March 5). Zoie Isom collected five hits at the plate.
Megan Eurich whirled a two-hit shutout and freshman Laycee Josoff collected four hits on day two of the Friends Invite. The Bulldogs earned a 7-0 win over Park before being dealt a 10-4 defeat by Sterling.
The Bulldogs traveled to the Friends University Invitational and are set to face four different teams in two days. Concordia got the best of Missouri Valley College in a high scoring affair, going yard three times in an 11-9 triumph over the Vikings.
As Head Coach Brock Culler says, "The feel is there. It's real." Concordia Softball carried momentum from its 2024 late season surge into fall ball. The roster includes a nice mix of veterans (nine seniors) and newcomers (17).
While becoming the winningest coach in Concordia Softball history, Frank Greene served as an example of what really matters. Coach Greene was someone who worked tirelessly to supply his players a first-class experience.
While sitting at 2-6 in league play (12-20 overall) in early April, the Bulldogs faced a crossroads in their 2024 season. The Bulldogs responded by winning 10 of their next 11 games in a surge that gave the program a jolt heading into 2025.
The energy and enthusiasm within the Concordia Softball program displays a picture of a group eager to turn the page to 2024. Coach Brock Culler will put to use three returning All-GPAC players, a host of veterans and a talented bunch of newcomers.
Entering year two as head coach, Brock Culler sees a Concordia Softball program on the rise thanks to a mix of key returners and a talented freshman class. Pitching and defense emerged as the team's strengths this fall.
There were flashes of brilliance and moments that hinted at brighter days to come for the Concordia Softball program. Seniors who were part of the '21 national tournament team left a lasting legacy and the sophomore group made its presence known.
Caitlyn McGarvie has no problem selling the experience Concordia has to offer. She's thrived on the softball diamond while pursuing her aspirations of becoming a pharmacist. Even more special, Caitlyn has shared a Concordia bond with her brother DJ.
There are quite a few unknowns heading into the 2023 season, but Concordia Softball has taken on an upbeat and optimistic approach. Head Coach Brock Culler has brought passion and enthusiasm while getting accustomed to his new role.
Head Coach Brock Culler's enthusiasm for his new role comes across in obvious fashion. The Bulldogs began to form their identity for 2023 as Culler and the student-athletes have taken to the diamond while getting to know one another.
A run to the 2021 national tournament preceded a 2022 season of ups and downs for Concordia Softball. The Bulldogs finished up at 23-24 overall and in a tie for sixth place in the GPAC under Coach Tatum Edwards.