The full-court press returned on Saturday (Feb. 17) and helped wreak havoc in a defensive masterpiece turned in by the Bulldogs, who defeated No. 10 Dakota Wesleyan, 55-42.
It was a little like pulling teeth, but the second-ranked Bulldogs put together a solid fourth quarter while pulling out a 68-59 win over visiting Doane on Wednesday (Feb. 14). Concordia clinched the GPAC title outright.
An accomplished senior class heads into its final week of regular-season action. The Bulldogs will host Doane on Wednesday and Dakota Wesleyan on Saturday while looking to lock up an outright GPAC title.
Thanks to Saturday's (Feb. 10) win at 15th-ranked Morningside, Concordia can do no worse than share the GPAC regular-season title. The Bulldogs (27-1, 17-1) topped the Mustangs, 88-80, in Sioux City.
Brenleigh Daum and Mary Janovich put on a shooting display and the Bulldog got loose in transition while running away from Briar Cliff, 106-67, on Wednesday night (Feb. 7). Daum poured in 21 points.
Two trips to Sioux City are coming up this week for Concordia women's basketball, which owns a two-game lead atop the GPAC standings. The Bulldogs are looking to secure their fifth all-time GPAC regular-season title.
There was no panic in the top-ranked Concordia women's basketball team after its surprising loss on Wednesday. The Bulldogs regrouped with an 80-67 win over No. 10 Northwestern on Saturday (Feb. 3).
The unbeaten season fell by the wayside in a stunning loss at Midland on Wednesday night (Jan. 31). The top-ranked Bulldogs fell to the Warriors, 86-77, in Fremont. Taylor Cockerill and Mary Janovich had 15 points apiece.
Fresh off a CIT championship, the top-ranked Bulldogs now look to get closer to locking up another title. GPAC play resumes this week with a trip to Midland and then a visit from 10th-ranked Northwestern.
It was no contest. By the time the event concluded, the top-ranked Bulldogs had clearly established themselves their supremacy among the Concordias. The Bulldogs are CIT champs for the 28th time.
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.
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