The International Tennis Association (ITA) announced on Thursday six NAIA Scholar-Athletes from Concordia University, Nebraska men’s tennis. CUNE was also one of 23 squads to make the ITA all-academic teams list.
The honors have streamed in for Concordia junior Nick Velders, who was named a First Team Academic All-American by College Sports Communicators on June 4.
Nick Velders continues to make his mark on the Concordia University, Nebraska Men’s Tennis program, adding to his accomplishments by reaching NAIA All-American status, as announced by the league office on Friday.
Junior Hugo Fuentes was honored by the ITA as a regional Arthur Ashe award winner while the Concordia Tennis programs earned the regional Community Service Award for 2025.
A trio of Bulldogs from Concordia Men's Tennis earned 2025 Academic All-District status, as announced by College Sports Communicators. The honorees are Manuel Rodriguez, Nick Velders and Grady Works.
Six Bulldogs make the final cut for the 2024-25 GPAC All-Conference honors on Wednesday. Announced by the league office, junior Nick Velders was named Men’s GPAC Co-Player of the Year with two others in the conference.
The No. 3 seed Bulldogs gave their all against No. 1 seed Morningside but fell in the GPAC tournament championship on Saturday. After dropping the doubles point, CUNE Men’s Tennis couldn’t find its footing versus the 17th-ranked Mustangs.
Down 0-2 in the final match set, No. 1 Hugo Fuentes buried his opponent to clinch the semifinal win (4-3) over second-seeded Mount Marty on Thursday. The No. 3 seed Bulldogs move forward to the GPAC Championship.
Concordia University, Nebraska Men’s Tennis grabbed the third seed in the GPAC tournament with its 4-2 record in league play. The Bulldogs will be pitted against No. 6 seed Doane on Thursday morning.
Concordia University, Nebraska Men’s Tennis gathers another honor from the league office on Wednesday. Grady Works was awarded the GPAC/Hauff Mid-America Sports Men's Tennis Player of the Week.
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The bulk of the 2023-24 roster returns while teaming up with three high-impact newcomers. As a result, Head Coach Lisa Hart's Bulldogs expect to make a move in the GPAC this spring.
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Following a 2022-23 season that saw the Bulldogs finish at 12-9 overall (3-3 GPAC), the program begins anew under Head Coach Lisa Hart. The spring 2024 roster features four returners and four newcomers.
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Charles Krutz and a team of eight talented Bulldogs helped bring greater attention to the tennis program at Concordia in the spring of 1983. Led by Stan Meyer, the Bulldogs enjoyed an undefeated season and won the NIAC championship.
Featured StoryA new-look lineup for Concordia Men's Tennis debuted in the fall when the Bulldogs knocked off Bethel College. Head Coach Cam Long's squad has experienced returners in Juan Rabellino, Eduardo Rojas and Shawn Springer.
Featured StoryThe senior group (including one fifth-year member) of Jeremiah Berryman, Joe Bindl, Isaac Howes and Jack Kitson has been a rock for Concordia Men's Tennis. The quartet led the program to new heights in 2021 and hopes for more in 2022.
Featured StoryComing off an appearance in the 2021 GPAC tournament final, the Bulldogs hope to go a step farther this spring. In his first year as head coach, Cam Long will lean upon a veteran lineup with high hopes for 2022.
Featured StoryA season to remember for Concordia Men's Tennis included a run to the GPAC tournament final for the first time ever and 10 total victories with the help of a deep lineup.
Featured Storyt’s been a long time coming for Concordia Men’s Tennis, which returned to the court in the fall after an extended layoff. The Bulldogs bring back a wealth of experience and depth on the 2021 roster.
Featured StoryUnsatisfied with how the 2019-20 season ended abruptly, Luke Zoller is back for a fifth year of collegiate tennis. Says Zoller, "I’m glad I chose to come back and I think it was the right decision."
Featured StoryLineup depth had become a theme in the early going of the spring for both Concordia University tennis squads. Coach DeSimone's squads ended their seasons with wins and were ranked in the top three of the GPAC.
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