After relinquishing late leads in the first and third sets in Friday (Aug. 22)'s showdown, the fourth-ranked Bulldogs (4-0) showed their mettle while toppling No. 1 Indiana Wesleyan in five sets.
Ashley Keck starred on Thursday (Aug. 21) as she moved past 1,000 career kills and led the fourth-ranked Bulldogs to two wins. Concordia defeated Columbia and MNU on day one of the Power Quad.
The second week of the 2025 season will test the fourth-ranked Bulldogs significantly. While in The Hoosier State, Concordia will take on Columbia, MidAmerica Nazarene and No. 1 Indiana Wesleyan.
In opening a highly anticipated 2025 season, the fourth-ranked Bulldogs trounced visiting York while using a balanced effort. Concordia limited the Panthers to a negative hitting percentage.
The lofty expectations for the Bulldogs are reflected in their preseason rankings. In rankings announced on Aug. 13, Concordia landed atop the GPAC poll and at No. 4 in the NAIA national poll.
Featured StoryFacing lofty expectations once again, the 2025 Bulldogs aspire to "Let it rip" in the big moments. Concordia returns four GPAC All-Conference players, including First Team All-American Ashley Keck.
Concordia Volleyball continues to boast the nation's longest streak of consecutive AVCA Team Academic Awards. The Bulldogs have earned this distinction for the 27th straight year.
Featured StoryIt was an era of change for Concordia Volleyball. As the calendar flipped to a new millennium, the Bulldogs transitioned to the newly formed Great Plains Athletic Conference while turning to a new head coach.
The Concordia Volleyball program is set to open the 2025 season in mid-August with a visit from York. The complete slate features 24 regular season contests, including two major weekend events.
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During the spring semester, the powerhouse Concordia Volleyball program began the process of shaping the team's identity for 2025. The Bulldogs are preparing to 'let it rip' in big moments this fall.
Featured StoryCamryn Opfer has continued to make a name for herself within the community she has always called home. The Seward High School alum has a habit of playing big in big moments for a Concordia Volleyball program that has grabbed the national spotlight.
Featured StoryIn terms of the approach and the goals of the Concordia Volleyball program, not much has changed since the 2021 season ended in the national quarterfinals. The Bulldogs grew in confidence this spring while 'leaning in' in anticipation of the 2022 campaign.
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In a season that came with its share of challenges, the Bulldogs never gave up while advancing to the national quarterfinals for the second season in a row. The 2021 Bulldogs earned the program's best ever final national ranking.
Featured StoryFour years was just not enough for Tara Callahan, who returned to the Bulldogs in 2021 to provide steady leadership and consistently excellent play on the court. Her journey has included many mountaintop moments and unshakable bonds.
Featured StoryRanked 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.
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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.
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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