An improving Concordia squad faces a tall task on Wednesday (Sept. 5) when it makes a road trip to play fourth-ranked Midland. The Bulldogs are coming off a 3-1 weekend at the Bulldog Bash.
The Concordia volleyball team completed a 3-1 weekend at its own Bulldog Bash by toppling both Missouri Southern State and York during Saturday's action. Alex La Plant powered down 27 kills on the day.
On the opening day of the Bulldog Bash, Concordia knocked off Chadron State College and then suffered a five-set defeat at the hands of University of Mary. Kelsey Baarck put down 15 kills in the win.
A tension filled upset bid of No. 20 Bellevue University ended in heartbreak for the Bulldogs. Concordia fell in five sets despite a career high 18 kills by Alex La Plant and 25 digs delivered by Jocelyn Garcia.
The Concordia volleyball program won't have to leave the confines of Walz Arena this week. All five of their matches will take place at home. The challenging slate includes 20th-ranked Bellevue and three NCAA D-II foes.
Freshman Anna Lund made a big impact after having her number called on Saturday. Thanks in part to her big performance, Concordia came away with a straight sets win over Avila University on Saturday (Aug. 26).
Though the Bulldogs came up empty in the win column, there were plenty of flashes of brilliance on day one of the Viking Invitational. In particular, sophomore Emmie Noyd dominated in the middle while totaling 24 kills.
Alex La Plant starred and many others contributed as the Concordia volleyball team earned its first victory of the 2017 season. The Bulldogs took care of visiting Bethany, 25-11, 25-19, 25-19.
Four new opportunities await Concordia volleyball this week. The Bulldogs will host Bethany College on Wednesday while in pursuit of their first victory of the 2017 season.
For the first time in five seasons, the Concordia volleyball program failed to claim victory in its season opener. Visiting Baker University blitzed the Bulldogs, 25-16, 25-16, 25-14.
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.
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.
Featured StoryDuring 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 StoryNo matter the result, the Bulldogs stayed gritty throughout a 2024 season that upheld the program's lofty standards. The '24 Concordia team broke program records for winning percentage and GPAC wins in a season.
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Five-straight trips to the final site of the NAIA National Championships has created a level of expectation that is embraced inside the Concordia huddle. The Bulldogs begin 2024 ranked No. 4 in the NAIA coaches' poll.
Featured StoryA native of Syracuse, Neb., Katie (Werner) Loveless dominated in two sports during her incredible Bulldog career. Accolades aside, Loveless remains impacted by the people she met during her Concordia experience.
Featured StoryThe string of fifth-year stars for Bulldog Volleyball will continue as Gabi Nordaker returns this fall. The volleyball-crazed Nordaker could not pass up one more year of strengthening relationships with her teammates.
Featured StoryThe 2024 'Kobe Year' will be about grit for a Concordia Volleyball team coming off one of the most successful seasons in program history. The Bulldogs began the reloading process this spring without a pair of All-Americans.
Featured StoryWhile the season ended abruptly, the 2023 Concordia Volleyball team achieved great heights in rising to No. 1 in the NAIA coaches' poll, setting a program record for win percentage and sharing the GPAC regular season title.
Featured StoryWhatever the end result, emotions will run high for a group of Bulldogs who have been instrumental in the most successful period in the history of Concordia Volleyball. It's time for one last final site experience for nine Bulldogs.
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