GPAC play is about to heat up for the Concordia volleyball team, which still has something to prove within conference play. The Bulldogs will be at College of Saint Mary on Wednesday and host Midland on Saturday.
The Concordia volleyball team took care of business during its weekend stay at the Baker Invite. The Bulldogs closed week three of the season with wins over Haskell and Baker on Saturday (Sept. 7).
Freshman Kaylee Wiltfong had the hot hand as the Bulldogs remained unbeaten and topped Graceland in straight sets on Friday (Sept. 6). Wiltfong notched a career high 15 kills in the victory.
A win over No. 14 Hastings supplied further proof of Concordia's upward trajectory as a program. The Bulldogs moved to 8-0 while ending a series losing streak against the Broncos on Wednesday (Sept. 4).
After leading Concordia to three more victories, junior Tara Callahan picked up GPAC Setter of the Week accolades. Callahan ranks near the top of the NAIA in assists per game and led all players at the Bulldog Bash.
Still unbeaten at 7-0, the Bulldogs will put attempt to end a series losing streak against Hastings when the Broncos visit Walz on Wednesday. Concordia will also play three matches this Friday/Saturday.
After dropping the first set of the day, the Bulldogs were dominant the rest of the way while winning matches over Mayville State and Benedictine on Saturday (Aug. 31). Concordia is 7-0 heading into GPAC play.
A solo act was performed prior to first serve, but then many Bulldogs had a hand in moving the team's record to 5-0 this season. The back row continues to make life difficult on the opposition.
Now 4-0 on the young season, the Concordia volleyball team will return home to host the Bulldog Bash this Friday and Saturday. The event will feature 11 total matches, including three involving Concordia.
Emmie Noyd stung the volleyball again on Friday (Aug. 23) as the Bulldogs moved to 2-0 on the young season. Concordia was especially impressive in the second set of the win over Baker.
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