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Winner of the 2024 Arthur Ashe Leadership & Sportsmanship Award, Tessa Blough enjoyed a once-in-a-lifetime experience to soak up the US Open in New York City. In doing so, Blough realized a "dream of mine."
In recognition announced by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) on Thursday (July 25), the Concordia University Women’s Tennis program and six team members earned academic honors for the 2023-24 year.
An NAIA Scholar-Athlete and GPAC All-Conference honoree, Concordia sophomore Mariana Molano has now been named a 2024 CSC Academic All-District award winner.
A prestigious honor came the way of Cody, Wyo., native Tessa Blough on May 13 as she was named winner of the 2024 ITA National Arthur Ashe Leadership & Sportsmanship Award.
Four Bulldogs from the Concordia Women’s Tennis program have been honored as 2024 Daktronics NAIA Scholar-Athletes. The list includes Tessa Blough, Gabrielle Heiser, Brooke Hosick and Mariana Molano.
Junior Tessa Blough earned the Arthur Ashe Leadership & Sportsmanship Central Regional Award from the ITA. In addition, both Concordia Tennis teams garnered recognition for community service.
Top-of-the-lineup stalwarts Chakira Derman and Mariana Molano highlighted a list of five Bulldogs chosen to the 2024 GPAC All-Conference teams. Other award winners are Tessa Blough, Alana Lopez Pagan and Alexa Richert.
The third seeded Concordia Women’s Tennis team traveled to South Sioux City, Neb. to compete in the GPAC championships on Thursday (Apr. 25). ). The Bulldogs bested sixth seeded Northwestern (4-1) but fell to second seeded Midland (2-4).
Chakira Derman was selected for this week's GPAC/Hauff Mid-America Sports Women's Tennis Player of the Week for her record from Apr. 15-21. The freshman helped the Bulldogs go 2-1 in the conference play taking wins over College of Saint Mary and Hastings.
Postseason play is up next for Concordia University Women’s Tennis. The third-seeded Bulldogs are preparing to battle sixth-seeded Northwestern in the first round of the 2024 GPAC Women’s Tennis Championship.
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Winner of the 2024 Arthur Ashe Leadership & Sportsmanship Award, Tessa Blough enjoyed a once-in-a-lifetime experience to soak up the US Open in New York City. In doing so, Blough realized a "dream of mine."
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On the heels of a solid 13-9 overall mark (4-3 GPAC) in 2022-23, the Bulldogs have transitioned under the direction of new Head Coach Lisa Hart. Four All-GPAC award winners return to the lineup in 2024.
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A youth movement has taken hold for the Bulldogs, who are leaning upon the experience of Tara Ferrel and a lineup full of freshmen and sophomores. Concordia's talented group of rookies features Mariana Molano.
Featured StoryIn many ways, the 2022 team will be much different than the one from last year. The Bulldogs have a first-year head coach in Cam Long and a lineup that will be revamped behind No. 1 player Sofia Morales.
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A season to remember for Concordia Women's Tennis included the program's first-ever GPAC regular season title and 10 total victories with the help of a deep lineup.
Featured StoryThe last time the Concordia Women’s Tennis program finished out a full season, it nearly won the 2019 GPAC tournament title. The Bulldogs have hopes of returning to that level in 2021.
Featured StoryFresh off a record breaking 2019 campaign, a talent-rich Bulldog squad aims to finish the deal this season. Coach David DeSimone's team is long on experience, depth and talent.
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The 2019 Concordia women's tennis team set a new, high standard for the program. Led by Marlene Maier at the top of the lineup, the Bulldogs broke the program wins record and reached the GPAC championship match.
Featured StoryOn the heels of three GPAC semifinal appearances in a row, the Bulldogs hope to break through and reach the title match this spring. Concordia welcomed in an impact transfer in Marlene Maier.
Featured StoryBased on the final month of the 2017 season, Concordia women’s tennis appears that it may be ready for a breakthrough. Led by senior Annie Horn, the Bulldogs have hopes of moving beyond the GPAC semifinals.
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