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Concordia basketball is in full swing

1/23/2026 - 3 minute read

The thick of college basketball is underway as both Concordia teams look to make a push for the playoffs. The men’s and women’s teams are sitting just above a 0.500 record as we enter into the home stretch.

Men’s volleyball looks to take the world by storm

1/23/2026 - 2 minute read

UCLA, Hawaii, Stanford – these are the names that come up when talking about the top men’s volleyball teams. But after a huge win against Princeton, there might be one more name to add to that conversation: Concordia.

Madison Hall and Bella Barrett celebrating their PacWest awards of making First Team All PacWest

Soccer season complete, Barrett named PacWest player of the year

12/5/2025 - 3 minute read

Women’s soccer has officially ended its season with a record of 10 wins, 3 losses and 4 ties. While the team is not going to the conference playoffs or the NCAA tournament, they finished with a winning record and a PacWest player of the year honor.

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.

Concordia Women's volleyball taking the win over Azusa Pacific.

Women’s volleyball season coming to a close

11/11/2025 - 2 minute read

Women’s volleyball is currently holding an 11-11 record with three games left in their season. On Oct. 30, they overtook Azusa Pacific at home 3-1, but unfortunately fell short against Biola 2-3 in La Mirada on Nov. 1. On Nov. 8, the Green and Gold loss to Point Loma 1-3 in a rematch on the opponent’s home court. Despite mixed results this season, the ladies are staying positive and hopeful to finish out with a winning 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.