Concordia's ability to get stops in its zone D in the fourth quarter helped pave the way for a rally and an eventual 84-82 overtime win over No. 12 Northwestern. Taysha Rushton and Sadie Powell played critical roles down the stretch.
After trailing by double digits early on, the 25th-ranked Bulldogs rallied back behind a career high 24 points from Lauren Baker. Ultimately, No. 10 Morningside held off Concordia, 89-83, on Wednesday (Dec. 1).
A critical week of conference play is on tap as the Bulldogs go up against ranked foes Morningside and Northwestern, two teams with 3-0 GPAC records. Concordia is coming off a 76-66 win at No. 3 Wayland Baptist.
An early flurry helped propel the 21st-ranked Bulldogs to a 76-66 road upset of No. 3 Wayland Baptist in Plainview, Texas, on Saturday (Nov. 27). The Queens had owned a 50-game home win streak entering the weekend.
Jamestown's bid for a come-from-behind upset on the road was thwarted when Taysha Rushton banked in a shot at the buzzer. The Bulldogs celebrated a 69-67 win behind 20 points from Rushton on Tuesday (Nov. 23).
During Thanksgiving week, the schedule offers up a plate that features a home game with Jamestown and a trip to No. 3 Wayland Baptist. The Bulldogs are searching for consistency after going 1-1 last week in GPAC play.
While struggling offensively, the 21st-ranked Bulldogs still managed to hang with No. 16 Dordt in Sioux Center, Iowa. However, Ashtyn Veerbeek and company were too much in a 69-60 Concordia loss on Saturday (Nov. 20).
Their best offensive performance of the season spurred the 21st-ranked Bulldogs to a 93-52 blowout of Midland on Wednesday (Nov. 17). Five Concordia players reached double figures and six drilled at least one 3-point basket.
Concordia looks to rebound from a loss at Briar Cliff while hosting Midland and playing at Dordt this week. Taysha Rushton enters the week averaging 21.0 points per game for the 2-2 Bulldogs.
A deficit of 14 points in the fourth quarter could not be made up on Saturday (Nov. 13) as the ninth-ranked Bulldogs fell on the road, 74-68, to Briar Cliff. The contest marked the GPAC opener for both sides.
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.
Featured StoryConfetti, cupcakes and the whole family greeted Drew Olson in the locker room following Wednesday’s win over Morningside. The victory marked another feather in the cap for Olson, the winningest coach in Concordia Athletics history.
Featured StoryIt's been three-and-a-half quick years since Taysha Rushton made her college decision official. Any reservations the Texan had about spending her college days in Nebraska subsided through close friendships and a love for basketball.
Featured StoryThe top eight scorers, including all five starters, return from last season's national tournament team. The roster makeup gives Coach Drew Olson his most experienced group since 2019-20. The aim is to get back to Sioux City in March.
