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Noah Plaza at DII Men's Cross Country Championships

12/5/2025 - 0 minute read

On November 22nd, senior Noah Plaza became the first student in Concordia history to compete at the NCAA DII Men's Cross Country Championships.

Men's basketball enters PacWest conference with 3-3 record

12/5/2025 - 1 minute read

Dec. 3 marked the first game of the PacWest conference for the men’s basketball team. The Golden Eagles played a home game against Westmont, winning 72-61. Prior to the conference, the team had a record of 3-3. Blake Ballard, a junior who plays forward and guard, and Ben Krystkowiak, a junior who plays guard, discussed their expectations and thoughts after their first few games of the season.

Men's cross country earns third place in conference finals

11/11/2025 - 2 minute read

Logan Jones, a freshman, and Marcus Shin, a senior, are both members of the men’s cross country team.

Concordia reinstates women’s tennis and swim & dive

11/11/2025 - 4 minute read

On Fri., Oct. 24 federal judge Fred W. Slaughter issued a ruling directing Concordia to immediately reinstate women’s swim & dive and tennis programs.

Concordia's women's soccer team lined up as seniors are introduced prior to the game versus Azusa Pacific University

Goal-oriented Concordia soccer seniors pursue playoffs

10/24/2025 - 2 minute read

Concordia’s senior men’s and women’s soccer players reflected on the 2025 season and their final games, including Saturday’s Senior Night matchup against Azusa Pacific University, which could shape their collegiate careers and playoff prospects.

Men's water polo is ready to bounce back after a loss to Biola

Men’s water polo turns Biola loss into motivation for conference comeback

10/24/2025 - 2 minute read

After a tough 9 -10 loss to Biola, the Concordia men’s water polo team has turned its frustration into motivation, using their setback as fuel for a strong conference comeback. With a mix of returning players and new additions, the team is finding its chemistry at the right time.

Men's water polo team on a good start, beating tough opponents

10/3/2025 - 2 minute read

The men’s water polo team has a start of [TBD 8-9] with their recent [win/loss] against Mount Saint Mary’s on Thurs., Oct. 2. Freshman Canyon Johnson, who plays utility and is an Engineering major, and freshman Derek Maddox, who plays goalkeeper and is a Business administration major with emphasis on finance, are members of the Concordia men’s water polo team. Both Johnson and Maddox reflected on their start of the season and their experience being on the team.

Phileck and Hellerstedt discuss their meets and expectations for the rest of the year

Cross country finishes first meet in fourth place

9/19/2025 - 2 minute read

Bryce Philbeck, a sophomore majoring in Communications Studies, and Gavin Hellerstedt, a senior majoring in Engineering, are members of the Concordia men's cross country team. They sat down in the Lambda Lounge and talked about their first two meets and expectations for the rest of the year.

Men’s tennis becomes a season of resilience, leadership and triumph

3/28/2025 - 4 minute read

In a season defined by adversity, the men’s tennis team has turned a rocky start into a story of resilience and triumph. With a stunning 12-2 record and being ranked #23 in the 2025 International Tennis Association (ITA) D II National Rankings, the team's success has captured attention around campus.

Jackson Tucker Standing With Hands on Hips

Q&A with men’s basketball captain, Jackson Tucker

1/17/2025 - 2 minute read

Jackson Tucker reveals inspirations, motives, and memories in an exclusive Q&A interview with the Courier.