In a battle between NAIA Division II's top two-ranked teams, No. 1 Concordia fell at No. 2 Northwestern, 81-75. Taylor Cockerill poured in 28 points for the Bulldogs, who are now in a three-way tie for first in the GPAC.
Four clashes against GPAC rivals ranked inside the top 15 nationally are up next for the 2019 CIT champs. The Bulldogs will attempt to avenge one of their two losses when they host No. 14 Dordt on Wednesday.
Philly Lammers put up 23 points and 14 rebounds while helping the Bulldogs run away with their 29th CIT title in program history. CUNE toppled Concordia Ann Arbor in the championship game, 82-56.
Taylor Cockerill, Philly Lammers and a strong bench effort powered the Bulldogs to a 102-74 win over Concordia-Wisconsin in the opening game of the 2019 CIT. CUNE is gunning for its 29th CIT title all-time.
The top-ranked Bulldogs pounced on visiting Doane with a 15-0 run right out of the gate while setting the tone for a 106-47 blowout victory on Wednesday (Jan. 23). Now it's on to Ann Arbor for CIT.
The week of the Concordia Invitational Tournament will include Wednesday's visit from Doane. Then the Bulldogs will head off to Ann Arbor, Mich., for this weekend's annual event.
Hot 3-point shooting and a tweak defensively helped the second-ranked Bulldogs to a 98-67 win at Jamestown on Saturday (Jan. 19). Sophomore Taylor Cockerill led a group of four double figure scorers with 22 points.
Behind Philly Lammers, No. 2 Concordia blew open a tight game with an 18-4 run to begin the fourth quarter. Lammers and company cruised to the finish line with an 84-74 win over Midland on Wednesday (Jan. 16).
Another dominant run last week inside GPAC play leads into contests this week with Midland and Jamestown. The Bulldogs continue to hang one game out of first place in the league standings.
For the second meeting in a row with Briar Cliff, the Bulldogs forced 42 turnovers while again wreaking havoc with the press. Taylor Cockerill led a quartet of double figure scorers in the 87-58 win on Saturday (Jan. 12).
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.
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.
Featured StoryEight years since she last starred for the Bulldogs, Bailey Morris continues to be characterized by competition and a love for the game. Says Morris of her Concordia years: "Those are some good memories for me. Those things have carried with me over the last eight years."
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