Wins at both No. 1 singles and doubles by Eduardo Luzzi were crucial in last week's team victory at Morningside. For his performance in that match, Luzzi was recognized as the GPAC Player of the Week.
On the heels of a GPAC opening win over Morningside, the Bulldogs will try to build momentum this week as they play three matches in three days. The opponents will be Mount Marty, Central College and Northwestern.
While beginning GPAC play at Morningside on Saturday (March 26), the Bulldogs prevailed, 4-3, with the help of winning performances in both singles and doubles from Eduardo Luzzi and Juan Rabellino. Concordia moved to 3-6 overall.
Despite the 6-1 team score in the loss, Concordia competed closely with Missouri Valley College on Saturday (March 19). Isaac Howes pulled out a win at No. 2 singles in a super tiebreaker.
Strong doubles play highlighted a 5-2 loss to Bethel (Kan.) in home action on Wednesday (March 16). Notably, Jeremiah Berryman emerged with wins in both doubles and singles for the Bulldogs (2-5).
In their first action since Feb. 26, the Bulldogs were sharp while dominating visiting Sterling, 7-0, on Tuesday (March 15). Ten Concordia players contributed in wins in doubles and/or singles.
After a series of cancellations, the Bulldogs are ready to take advantage of mild weather this week. Concordia will host Sterling and Bethel before making a weekend trip south to Missouri Valley.
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.
The Bulldogs won all six singles matches and two of three doubles matches on the way to a 7-0 victory over Bethany College on Saturday (Feb. 26). In the process, Concordia picked up its first win of 2022.
In a match that could have gone either way, the Bulldogs came up just short as they were bidding for their first victory of the 2021-22 season. Concordia won three singles matches and one doubles match in action in Des Moines.
Featured StoryFollowing 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.
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The 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.
Featured StoryRanked fourth in the GPAC preseason ratings, senior Luke Zoller and his teammates are aspiring to put forth a breakthrough campaign. The Bulldogs reached the GPAC semifinals last season.
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