It was anyone’s ballgame on Tuesday (March 21) as Concordia Men’s Tennis battled to the finish with NCAA Division III Central College. Ultimately, close matches won by Manuel Rodriguez and Shawn Springer lifted the Bulldogs.
For his role in wins over Bethany College and Kansas Wesleyan University, Hugo Fuentes was named the GPAC Player of the Week. The freshman Fuentes went 2-0 at No. 2 singles in those matches.
The road trip into Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference territory was a fruitful one for the Concordia Men’s Tennis. The Bulldogs went 10-2 in singles play and claimed victories over Bethany, 7-0, and Kansas Wesleyan, 4-3.
There were plenty of tense matches, but the Bulldogs managed to win all of them in a 7-0 sweep at Sterling College (Kan.) on Saturday (March 4). Five Concordia players were winners in both singles and doubles.
In action in Fulton, Mo., the Bulldogs took a 5-2 decision over Tabor before enduring a 4-0 loss at the hands of No. 10 William Woods. The back half of the lineup played a key role in the Concordia (2-5) victory over Tabor.
A second straight significant challenge from a junior college foe came on Saturday (Feb. 18) as Concordia Men's Tennis dropped a 6-1 decision at the hands of Pratt Community College. Manuel Rodriguez earned the lone win for the Bulldogs.
The spring portion of the 2022-23 season for Concordia Men’s Tennis got underway on Monday (Feb. 13) with a competitive battle against Barton CC. The Bulldogs picked up two team points in singles but fell short in the 5-2 decision.
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.
As part of the spring portion of the 2022-23 schedule, Concordia Men's Tennis will play 17 regular season matches, including six against GPAC opponents. The Bulldogs concluded the 2021-22 season at 9-9 overall (4-2 GPAC).
In the final outing of the fall, the Bulldogs were defeated by NCAA Division II William Jewell, 5-2. At the bottom of the lineup, Juan Rabellino and Manuel Rodriguez claimed a singles win apiece for Concordia (1-2).
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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.
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A 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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