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On Jan. 10, Drew Olson collected his 300th win as head coach for the Concordia women's basketball program. In the minds of so many, Coach Olson means a whole lot more to them than any victory ever could.
Drew Olson picked up the 300th win of his coaching career while Mary Janovich joined the 1,000-point club as part of a 95-57 pummeling of visiting Briar Cliff on Wednesday (Jan. 10).
For the first time since December 2012, the Concordia women's basketball program has taken over the No. 1 national ranking. The Bulldogs picked up 11 of 12 first-place votes and rose to the top spot on Tuesday (Jan. 9).
Poised to rise to the No. 1 national ranking this week, the Bulldogs continue GPAC play this week with several individuals nearing milestone achievements. Drew Olson needs one win for the 300th of his coaching career.
Featuring a cavalcade of stars on Saturday (Jan. 6), the second-ranked Bulldogs bulldozed No. 6 Morningside, 95-64, in front of a large crowd inside Walz Arena. Concordia (17-0) pushed its home win streak to 28.
Despite trailing entering the fourth quarter, the second-ranked Bulldogs (16-0) found another way to win an avoid an upset at the hands of rival Doane. Concordia won, 76-63, in Crete on Wednesday (Jan. 3).
A huge performance in a win at No. 1 Saint Xavier helped sophomore Philly Lammers collect NAIA Division II National Player of the Week and GPAC Player of the week honors, as announced on Tuesday (Jan. 2).
Fresh off a win over No. 1 Saint Xavier, unbeaten Concordia returns to conference play this week with a trip to Doane on Wednesday and a visit from No. 6 Morningside on Saturday.
In a highly-anticipated battle between NAIA Division II's top two rated teams, No. 2 Concordia blitzed No. 1 Saint Xavier. The Bulldogs forced 28 turnovers while cruising to an 81-60 win in Chicago on Friday (Dec. 29).
Before it could look forward to a rematch with No. 1 Saint Xavier, second-ranked Concordia had to get past Robert Morris on Thursday (Dec. 28). Hot shooting and their signature press led the Bulldogs to a 113-83 victory.
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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