Sammy Leu and the 11th-ranked Bulldogs stymied College of Saint Mary in a 96-44 rout on Wednesday (Nov. 19). Leu posted a team-high 16 points on a night when all 15 Concordia players registered in the scoring column.
The undefeated Bulldogs will be put to the test with two clashes against CSM and Northwestern in the coming days. Concordia University, Nebraska Women’s Basketball broke the single-game points record versus Waldorf.
The newly ranked No. 11 Concordia University, Nebraska Women’s Basketball trounced Waldorf breaking the single-game points record (133-48) inside Friedrich Arena on Friday.
The previously unranked Bulldogs slashed through two ranked foes including Arizona Christian University (99-63) and MidAmerica Nazarene University (84-57) at the Cattle Classic this past weekend.
With an 8-point advantage, the Bulldogs went on a 19-5 scoring drive via five treys to hand No. 13 MidAmerica Nazarene University (Kan.) its first loss of the season on day two at the 26th annual Cattle Classic.
Concordia left No. 18 Arizona Christian in the dust with a 59-point second half and 35 forced turnovers. The Cattle Classic clash finished with a 99-63 final score in favor of the balanced Bulldogs.
For her efforts in Concordia's win over Graceland University, Raelyn Kelty has been named GPAC Defensive Player of the Week. Kelty posted a double-double and swiped six steals in the road victory.
The 26th annual Cattle Classic will play out Nov. 7-8 and will feature a total of eight basketball games inside Friedrich Arena. The event raises money and food for local food pantries.
The Bulldogs left Graceland in the dust over the final three quarters on the strength of the post scoring of Kristin Vieselmeyer, the rebounding of Raelyn Kelty, the defensive tenacity of Sammy Leu and the perimeter game of Bree Bunting.
Following a dominant home win, the Bulldogs face their first road test. Concordia will be at Graceland University for a Tuesday matinee. The two sides have never met in the GPAC era.
Featured StoryA renewed energy and sense of optimism permeates the Concordia Women’s Basketball program as Head Coach Drew Olson enters season No. 20 at the helm. Senior Kristin Vieselmeyer leads the charge.
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Five years after graduation, the highly accomplished Philly Lammers will take her place in the Concordia Athletics Hall of Fame. The four-time All-American Lammers led the Bulldogs to a national championship in 2019.
Featured StoryThe Concordia experience has meant so much to the Vieselmeyers that it makes them emotional when asked to put it into words. As the third sister to become a Bulldog student-athlete, Kristin followed in the footsteps of Erin and Megan.
Featured StoryIt was a season of many "heartaches" in 2024-25, but Coach Drew Olson and company will remember the moments behind the scenes shared with special people such as veterans Kendal Brigham, Abby Heemstra and Abby Krieser.
Featured StoryWith Kendal Brigham and Abby Krieser leading the charge in the backcourt, the Bulldogs will remain a team that plays fast and presses full court. Coach Olson's 2024-25 team is rallying around the theme of selflessness.
Featured StoryElizabeth (Rhoden) Dillingham motored into town with 'RoRo' on her Texas license plates. The nickname became part of the identity for a confident star guard who brought swagger to Concordia Women's Basketball.
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A prep star in both basketball and softball, Abby Krieser eventually made basketball her college choice. She hasn't looked back while developing into an all-around player and leader for Coach Olson's program.
Featured StoryWhen Concordia upset No. 5 Marian in the second game of the 2023-24 season, it signaled that the 2023-24 Bulldogs meant business. Led by a special senior class, Concordia showed it could compete with anyone in the NAIA.
Featured StoryFor the first time in school history, Concordia University, Nebraska will play host to NAIA basketball national tournament games. Concordia has been named a host site for first/second round NAIA Women's Basketball National Championship play.
Featured StoryThe senior class is one that has persevered while shaping the 2023-24 squad into an elite one. Student-athletes like Kendal Brigham came to Concordia because it offered a close-knit community. They found that and much more.
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