A home win over York will lead the third-ranked Bulldogs into a weekend full of stiff tests at the Siouxland Invite. All four weekend opponents qualified for the 2025 national tournament.
Sans 10 seniors from the historic national semifinalist team, the third-ranked Bulldogs showcased talent and depth in a straight sets win over York to open the 2026 season.
The 2026 Bulldogs have been tagged with the loftiest preseason ranking in program history. Concordia will kick off the new season ranked No. 3 in the NAIA coaches' poll.
Featured StoryIn returning to their Concordia roots, the Boldts have brought back the motto: "champs before champs." The Bulldogs will showcase a revamped lineup in 2026 while attempting to uphold high standards.
Concordia Volleyball landed second in the 2026 GPAC preseason coaches' poll. Fresh off an appearance in the national semifinals, the Bulldogs scooped up two first-place votes.
Across all collegiate divisions, Concordia Nebraska Volleyball leads the way with 28 consecutive AVCA Team Academic Awards. The 2025 national semifinalist Bulldogs extended the streak.
Featured StoryThe Bulldogs began their makeover this spring without nine seniors who were part of last year's run to the national semifinals. The spring featured a position change for Shandy Faalii and the addition of an impact transfer.
Concordia Volleyball has announced a 28-match regular season slate for the 2026 season. The Bulldogs will take part in three nonconference events leading up to the GPAC schedule.
Featured StoryHer coaches had an unusual challenge for her: smile more. Ashley Keck absorbed the feedback and enjoyed an astounding career complete with two First Team All-America awards and unprecedented team success.
Already a First Team All-American and GPAC Attacker of the Year in 2025 as a senior, Ashley Keck has been honored as a First Team Academic All-American by College Sports Communicators.
Featured StoryFour seasons of college volleyball are in the books for Bree Burtwistle and Camryn Opfer, but they aren't ready to let go. The two All-Americans will return in 2023 in pursuit of a GPAC championship Concordia Volleyball covets.
Featured StoryIt was another season of national prominence for Concordia Volleyball, which was led by a senior class that trusted the process throughout four years. The likes of Gabi Nordaker and Camryn Opfer helped lead the Bulldogs to a No. 4 national ranking.
Featured StoryIt's a transcendent class that has helped Concordia Volleyball reach heights it had never before seen. Collectively, the group has set a new standard while living out the program's values: love, hard work, sacrifice and trust.
Featured StoryBree Burtwistle knew her time was coming. It just took some patience and persistence before she could burst onto the scene as one of the NAIA's best setters. A transfer in her third year as a Bulldog, Burt is soaking up a 2022 season of winning with her best friends.
Featured StoryThree-straight NAIA top 15 finishes lead the Concordia Volleyball program into a 2022 campaign that comes with high hopes. The Bulldogs believe they are primed to take things a step farther after back-to-back national quarterfinal appearances.
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.
Featured StoryIn 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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