Concordia Athletics has introduced Lisa Hart as Bulldog Head Coach of men's and women's tennis. Hart has worked previously as head coach at the University of Nebraska, Washington State University and Virginia Tech.
Sophomores Tessa Blough and Brooke Hosick represented Concordia Women's Tennis with 2023 Daktronics NAIA Scholar-Athlete recognition. Blough was also recently named a GPAC All-Conference honoree.
Mariana Molano headlined a group of four Bulldogs named to the 2023 all-conference teams announced by the GPAC on May 9. Molano was joined with honors by Tessa Blough, Tara Ferrel and Alana Lopez Pagan.
The postseason run concluded in the GPAC semifinals on Friday (April 28) as Concordia Women's Tennis defeated Northwestern and then lost to Midland. The Bulldogs racked up 13 wins and Ella Dean broke a school record in doubles.
The pairings are set for the 2023 GPAC Women's Tennis Tournament. As the No. 4 seed, the Bulldogs will take on fifth-seeded Northwestern in the quarterfinals. Both the quarterfinal and semifinal rounds will take place on Friday.
Concordia will enter next week's GPAC tournament having won four of its last five matches. The Bulldogs found a way to pull out the close battles on Saturday (April 22) and eked past Northwestern, 4-3, in Fremont.
In a matchup with CSM, the Bulldogs relinquished the doubles point and lost the first singles match to go final before rallying to win, 5-2. The victory allowed Concordia to avenge two losses at the hands of the Flames in 2022.
In closing the 2022-23 regular season, the Bulldogs will be on the road for matches at College of Saint Mary and Northwestern. A chance to place as high as fourth will be at stake for the improving Concordia team.
In a battle between two of the GPAC's best players, Mariana Molano upended the reigning GPAC Player of the Year. That decision accounted for Concordia's one team point in the 6-1 loss at Midland on Saturday (April 15).
Senior Tara Ferrel went out in style in her final career home match, winning along with Ella Dean in decisive fashion in doubles play. The Bulldogs earned credit for a forfeit win over Mount Marty, moving the overall record to 10-7.
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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.
Featured StoryA 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.
Featured StoryA native of Denver, Colo., Annie Horn has brought a big city game to Concordia. The standout senior is coming off a junior season that saw her win 15 singles matches and go undefeated against GPAC opponents.
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