Tag: Women’s Basketball
Women’s basketball defeats no. 6 ranked team, Gustavus
Women’s basketball has plans for fruitful season after two-year drought
After coming within touching distance of a MIAC playoff spot last season, the Concordia women’s basketball team looks to solidify a spot in the postseason this year all on its own. “Last year we tied for the last playoff spot,” senior Grace Wolhowe said. “It was kind of up in the air whether or not…
Women’s basketball player Lincoln Haiby
Change is difficult to overcome, especially in sports. But for some athletes, like women’s basketball sophomore Lincoln Haiby, change is all that they are used to. Avid Cobber supporters may have noticed that for a majority of last year, Haiby was playing as a small forward. This year, she has been switching positions all season,…
Basketball is a family affair for the Wolhowes
For as long as she can remember, sophomore Grace Wolhowe has been spending Saturdays cooped up in a gym with her father, brother, sisters and sometimes even her grandfather working up a sweat, putting up extra shots and working on the game she loves — basketball. For Concordia’s women’s basketball player Grace, the game is…
A journey begins with tryouts
With winter right around the corner, Concordia’s women’s basketball will be holding open tryouts in a few days. Concordia women are invited to participate in a practice drill with the team for a chance to play basketball for the program. Head coach, Jessica Rahman believes that most of the students who attend the open practice…
Lady Cobbers finish strong
A tough schedule and a winning record were in the Cobbers’ favor as they were selected for the NCAA National Tournament Concordia’s Women’s Basketball finished off their season by making it to the NCAA National Tournament. “We set goals at the beginning of the year and being in the National Tournament was definitely one of…
Winter sports preview
Men’s Hockey The Men’s Hockey team started out their season with two wins. The team defeated St. Johns 2-0 and Hamline 6-1 in the 2013 Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Men’s Hockey Showcase Nov. 2-3. “It’s fun to be able to put some pucks in the net. Scoring eight goals on the weekend and only giving…
Basketball advances in playoffs
This year’s MIAC Championships featured a strong showing from Concordia’s basketball teams. The women placed second in the playoffs, losing 50-58 to St. Thomas in the championship final, and the men lost 67-74 to Augsburg in the semifinals. The women went on to win a bid into the NCAA Division III Tournament, but lost 64-72…
Season successes for basketball teams
The Concordia women’s basketball team ascended to the No. 1 spot in the MIAC after a five-game winning streak that left the rest of the conference in the dust. Even after playing four games in seven days, the women have maintained their lead. Head coach Jessica Rahman said that the team is focused on improving…