As the temperature turns back cold this week, teams are shuffling schedules and the Concordia Men’s tennis team is no different. The Bulldogs will compete against Morningside on Friday (Mar. 22) and the University of Nebraska-Kearney on Sunday.
The Bulldogs got a look at the defending GPAC champions on Saturday (Mar. 16) at their home turf. Grady Works collected the lone point (1-6) as the visitors ran into an experienced Midland squad.
The sunshine and almost 60-degree weather made the Bulldog Tennis Courts a premier place to compete on Friday afternoon (Mar. 15). Concordia Men’s Tennis took on Central College (Iowa) and was one match away from a sweep, finishing 6-1 over the Dutch.
Concordia Men’s Tennis will look to shake off its first conference loss to Mount Marty, competing in two duals this week. The Bulldogs will host Division III’s Central College (Iowa) on Friday (Mar. 15) at the Bulldog Tennis Courts at 2 p.m. CT.
Concordia entered GPAC play on Tuesday (Mar. 5) taking on Mount Marty as its first conference challenger. Hugo Fuentes and Santi Abadia continue to show growth, who sealed victories in singles, but the Dawgs couldn’t muster any more wins in the 2-5 loss.
Concordia hosted another tennis dual on Sunday (Mar. 3), going through their third in four days, this time against Iowa Central Community College. The two teams competed at the Bulldog Tennis Courts and the Tritons came prepared, defeating the Bulldogs in a shutout (0-7).
The Concordia Men’s Tennis team invited Sterling College (Kan.) to Seward to compete at the Bulldog Tennis Courts for the first time this year. Down to the final bout, No. 2 Santi Abadia clinched the 4-3 dual victory over the Warriors.
The Bulldogs matched up against the University of Saint Mary (Kan.) on Thursday Morning (Feb. 29) at Genesis Health Club-Clayview. Concordia whipped the Spires (5-2), winning the doubles point and four singles matches.
Concordia rolled over to the Grand Island Tennis Center and matched up with Kansas Wesleyan University on Thursday (Feb. 22). The Bulldogs tripped out of the gates and couldn’t find their footing in the 0-7 loss to the Coyotes.
The Concordia Men’s Tennis team hosted their first dual since breaking into the new year, welcoming Tabor College into Walz Fieldhouse. The Bulldogs got ahead early in doubles and never surrendered the lead in the 5-2 triumph.
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.
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.
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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