Fresh off a record breaking season, the Bulldog women's tennis team picked up where it left off. Senior Kirsten Wagner and company earned a 6-1 win at William Jewell College on Thursday (Sept. 5).
In representation of the GPAC tournament runner up Concordia women’s tennis team, junior Lindee Schultz picked up 2019 Daktronics-NAIA Scholar-Athlete honors. She is a native of Hastings, Nebraska.
After a program record for wins and berth in the GPAC championship match, David DeSimone earned the conference coach of the year award. DeSimone's entire lineup was also honored.
Featured StoryThe 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.
In the program's first GPAC tournament championship match appearance since 2011, Concordia pushed regular season champion Hastings to the wire. Ultimately, the Bulldogs fell, 5-4.
For the first time since 2011, the Concordia women's tennis team has earned a berth in the GPAC championship match. The Bulldogs also broke the program single season record by earning their 14th and 15th triumphs.
Seeded third, the Concordia women's tennis team has aspirations of making a run at a GPAC postseason title. The Bulldogs have not reached the GPAC championship match since 2011.
Spurred by Marlene Maier's 16th singles win of the season, the Bulldogs ended the regular season with a 7-2 team victory at Baker on Monday (April 22). Concordia has now equaled a school record for most wins in a season.
An impressive roll in conference play carried on as the Bulldogs flattened Mount Marty, 8-1, on Friday night (April 12). Concordia pushed its win streak to five while staying alive in the hunt for a GPAC regular season title.
For the fourth outing in a row, the Concordia women's tennis team dominated. In action at Midland on Tuesday (April 9), the Bulldogs took five of six singles matches and two of three doubles matches for a 7-2 win.
Featured StoryRoughly a week-and-a-half since capturing the GPAC tournament title, members of Concordia Women's Tennis are still allowing the moment to sink in. Next up will be the program's national tournament maiden voyage.
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Eight returners and three newcomers will team up for a 2025 season with plenty of promise. Head Coach Lisa Hart's squad is led at the top of the lineup by Mariana Molano and Chakira Derman.
Featured StoryBefore becoming a successful coach, Audra (Nothwehr) Anderson developed foundational skills as a Concordia Bulldog. Said the former NIAC Player of the Year of her experience, "Concordia really did become my family."
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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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