Facilitator for one of the nation’s top offensive teams, Bree Burtwistle has been named the GPAC and NAIA National Setter of the Week for the second time in 2022. Burtwistle racked up 78 assists over last week's two wins.
The postseason is nearing, but the sixth-ranked Bulldogs will place their focus upon matchups this week with Mount Marty and Hastings. Concordia enters the week at 10-3 in GPAC play and is tied for third in the league standings.
Known for its attacking prowess, the sixth-ranked Bulldogs used a big-time blocking performance to take out No. 13 College of Saint Mary on the road on Saturday (Oct. 22). Concordia collected 10 blocks while earning a season sweep of the Flames.
The sixth-ranked Bulldogs hit .420 on Wednesday (Oct. 20) and treated the home fans to a straight sets win over Doane. Three Concordia players reached double figures in kills and the home win streak was pushed to 11.
The sixth-ranked Bulldogs will aim for season sweeps of two opponents this week as they host Doane on Wednesday and visit CSM on Saturday. Concordia is 7-0 at home in 2022 following this past week's five-set win over No. 7 Northwestern.
Faced with only its third five-set match this season, the sixth-ranked Bulldogs answered the call with the help of some clutch play from Carly Rodaway. Concordia managed to edge No. 7 Northwestern while taking the fifth set, 15-9.
Time to turn the page. The Bulldogs will be back at home to host No. 7 Northwestern on Saturday in a another GPAC battle between top 10 teams. Concordia owns a nine-match home winning streak.
A first set that slipped through Concordia's fingers paved the way for No. 15 Dakota Wesleyan to take Saturday (Oct. 8)'s match in straight sets. The Bulldogs went 0-2 on a challenging weekend road trip up north.
The strong service of No. 2 Jamestown threw the sixth-ranked Bulldogs off their game on Friday (Oct. 7). Concordia (16-2, 7-2 GPAC) fell for the first time in a month while coming up short against the Jimmies once again.
Two road matches of significance in terms of both driving distance and GPAC standings await the sixth-ranked Bulldogs, who are prepping to play at No. 2 Jamestown and No. 15 Dakota Wesleyan. Concordia stands at 16-1 (7-1 GPAC).
Ranked seventh in the NAIA in the preseason, Concordia Volleyball is ready to follow up a national quarterfinal run this past spring. "GPAC championship level effort" is the expectation.
As disjointed and unique as it was, the 2020-21 season provided plenty of rewards for staff, players and supporters of the Concordia Volleyball, which finished ranked No. 8 in the NAIA.
This wasn't exactly how they expected their senior seasons to look, but these Bulldogs aren't focusing on the negative. They are grateful for the chance to continue the program's rise.
Following a national tournament appearance in 2019, the Concordia Volleyball Program enters 2020 ready for big moments. The Bulldogs return four All-GPAC performers.
October 14, 2015, was a big day for the Concordia volleyball program. The Bulldogs stunned undefeated and second-ranked Midland while remaining in the hunt for a GPAC title.
Senior-to-be Tara Callahan and her teammates are quite determined not to let the current situation halt the momentum of the volleyball program. Callahan appears primed for a special senior season.
Her two-year run as a graduate assistant at Concordia made Abby Saehler realize coaching was right for her. Now the former Bulldog is helping build the program at Grand Canyon.
Says head coach Ben Boldt in response to the current situation, "Our priorities don’t change." A breakthrough 2019 campaign has the program thirsting for more. We take an inside look at the program during the health pandemic.
The 2019 Concordia volleyball team surpassed all expectations and set new standards for the program by reaching the national round of 16 and by finishing at No. 14 in the NAIA postseason poll.
Freshman Kalee Wiltfong has received plenty of support from her family, which is proud to see her repping Bulldog blue, just like her older brother Riley and sister-in-law Taylor used to do in the recent past.