For the first time in 2022, the Bulldogs have tasted defeat. They left Fremont with a 3-1 defeat despite owning an 18-7 advantage in the shot count. Grace Soenksen notched the lone goal for Concordia.
Following two draws last week, the Bulldogs are setting their sights on matchups with Midland and Dakota Wesleyan. Head Coach Thomas Goines' squad will attempt to extend its program record unbeaten streak to begin a season.
In a game the Bulldogs dominated, they couldn't find the back of the net and settled for a 0-0 draw with Northwestern. Concordia outshot the Red Raiders, 18-5, while completing a week with two ties.
In a physical clash that the visitors led for virtually the entire second half, the Bulldogs settled for a 1-1 draw at Dordt. Concordia got its lone goal from Ellie Eason while keeper Kalie Ward made six saves.
At 6-0, the Bulldogs have equaled a program record for the longest unbeaten run to begin a season. The Bulldogs will attempt to extend the winning streak this week as they take on Dordt and Northwestern in GPAC play.
After a slow start, Concordia exploded in the second half and blew out Mount Marty, 6-0, in its GPAC opener on Saturday (Sept. 17). Five different Bulldogs scored a goal as the team moved to 6-0 this season.
The Bulldogs have rolled to a 5-0 start for the first time since 2003. Three Concordia players found the back of the net at least once on Tuesday (Sept. 13) and a strong collective defensive effort resulted in another shutout win.
A five-save shutout performance at No. 25 Benedictine has led to Kalie Ward being named the GPAC Defensive Player of the Week. This marks the first time Ward has been recognized with this honor.
Following a win at No. 25 Benedictine, the Bulldogs will attempt to remain unbeaten while hosting Bethany College on Tuesday. Concordia will then open GPAC play on Saturday with a trip to Mount Marty.
Kierstynn Garner scored the game's lone goal on an impressive strike, Kalie Ward made big-time saves and the Bulldogs picked up a 1-0 win over No. 25 Benedictine on Saturday (Sept. 10). Concordia is 4-0 for the first time since 2006.
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