It surely was a bash from Concordia's perspective. The host team went 2-0 at the Bulldog Bash, completing the event with a dominant three-set triumph over No. 11 MidAmerica Nazarene. The Bulldogs out-killed the Pioneers, 42-24.
In match No. 2 of the 2023 season, the Bulldogs hit a scorching .581 and polished off visiting Langston in less than an hour, 25-7, 25-6, 25-7. Both Gabi Nordaker and Ashley Keck produced 10 kills on 12 swings.
Four NAIA volleyball programs will make up the field at the 2023 Bulldog Bash set for Friday and Saturday inside Friedrich Arena. Concordia will be joined at the event by two nationally ranked squads: No. 5 Northwestern and No. 11 MidAmerica Nazarene.
In match No. 1 of 2023, Concordia shook off a rough stretch in the third set and staved off the upset bid from McPherson. Camryn Opfer led the way with 15 kills while Kya Scott supplied 10 in a defensive battle.
Concordia Volleyball continues to rub elbows with the elite squads on the NAIA national scene. The Bulldogs appeared at No. 4 in the preseason coaches' poll released on Wednesday (Aug. 16) while equaling the highest ranking in program history.
For a second August in a row, Concordia volleyball will welcome McPherson to Friedrich Arena. The two sides will open the 2023 season on Saturday with first serve at 3 p.m. Both squads were picked in the top four of their conference polls.
Featured StoryFour-consecutive trips to the final site of the NAIA National Championships lead the Concordia Volleyball program into 2023, or the “Jordan Year,” as the team has dubbed it. Coach Boldt's Bulldogs were picked to finish second in the GPAC.
Expectations are high for Concordia Volleyball, which was narrowly edged by Jamestown for the top spot in the 2023 GPAC Preseason Volleyball Coaches’ Poll. The Bulldogs earned three first-place votes and were ranked No. 2.
The distinction for longest streak of consecutive AVCA Team Academic Awards continues to be held by Concordia Volleyball. The program earned the award for the 25th year in a row thanks to another accolade in 2022-23.
Featured StoryAll-American Gabi Nordaker may have turned down Concordia after the initial offer, but she's learned to love life as a Bulldog. In three collegiate seasons, Nordaker has been a major reason why the program has reached great heights.
Featured StoryThis 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.
Featured StoryFollowing a national tournament appearance in 2019, the Concordia Volleyball Program enters 2020 ready for big moments. The Bulldogs return four All-GPAC performers.
Featured StoryOctober 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.
Featured StorySenior-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.
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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.
Featured StorySays 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.
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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.
Featured StoryFreshman 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.
Featured StoryBy embracing the idea of 'being the woman,' Emmie Noyd's career has taken off and has helped lift Concordia volleyball to new heights. The first team All-GPAC performer now gets set for an appearance at nationals.
Featured StoryThe 2019 Concordia volleyball team has made history as the first in program history to advance all the way to the final site of the NAIA National Championship. The announcement came on Monday (Nov. 18).
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