Another honor came in this week for Drew Olson, head coach of the 2019 national championship Bulldog women's basketball team. The Lincoln Journal Star tabbed Olson as State College Coach of the Year.
Already a GPAC Player of the Year and NAIA First Team All-American, Philly Lammers picked up another major award this week when the Omaha World-Herald named her the Midlands College Female Athlete of the Year.
Fresh off winning a national title this past March, the Bulldog women's basketball team will return to the court this November. The bulk of Coach Drew Olson's championship team remains intact for 2019-20.
For the second year in a row, the Omaha World-Herald named Philly Lammers the captain of its All-Nebraska team. Lammers was joined by five of her teammates with All-Nebraska accolades.
Featured StoryWhat they have is more precious than winning. EVERY single coach/player that experienced the national title run reflected on the emotion of winning a title and just what made this team so special.
National championship memorabilia commemorating the national title won by the Concordia women's basketball program is now available for purchase via the Bulldog Fan Shop.
Philly Lammers has now done something no one in school history had ever accomplished - earn first or second team All-America honors three seasons in a row. Taylor Cockerill was also named honorable mention.
Once the confetti settled after the national championship game, three Bulldogs were rewarded with national honors. Drew Olson was named the Coach of the Year while Grace Barry was tabbed Tournament MVP.
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Behind Tournament MVP Grace Barry, the Bulldog women's basketball team sealed the deal and won the NAIA Division II national title. Concordia won the national title game by a final score of 67-59 over No. 2 Southeastern.
Not only a GPAC champion and national finalist, the Concordia women's basketball program tops the nation with nine NAIA-Scholar-Athletes. The group includes senior Quinn Wragge.
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.
Featured StoryFive 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.
Featured StoryA 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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