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The Lady Golden Eagles circled up in prayer before a match.

Women’s soccer looks to stay hot

10/25/2024 - 3 minute read

Concordia Women’s Soccer is off to a flier this season as they’ve started the season ten games unbeaten. They look to improve upon their 4-0-1 conference record and finish out what could be a historic season.

A change of leadership within women’s volleyball

10/4/2024 - 1 minute read

The Concordia women’s volleyball team is currently 0-4 in conference play. Through maintaining connections as a team and with the coaching staff, they hope to finish their season as a strong unit.

Golden Eagles and golden goals

9/20/2024 - 2 minute read

The Concordia women’s soccer team achieved a dominant 3-0 victory over Cal State Dominguez Hills. The team’s offensive and defensive strategies left CSUDH struggling to keep up while securing the CUI women’s soccer team with a triumphant start to a season.

Women’s volleyball welcomes head coach, Eryn Leja-Martin

8/30/2024 - 2 minute read

Women's volleyball has been preparing for an exciting season, after welcoming a new coaching staff led by head coach Eryn Leja-Martin. Leja-Martin graduated from Concordia in 2012 with a Master's in Coaching and Athletic Administration and returns to Concordia after leading Vanguard and Saint Katherine to a collective 212 wins as head coach.

Students enjoy a nighttime fire pit at ABS worship night

ABS gathers for annual beach night

4/26/2024 - 2 minute read

ABS (Athlete Bible Study) gathered for their annual end-of-the-year beach night at CoronaDel Mar last Fri., April 19. Athletes came together for a beach clean-up, food, music, games, bonfire, worship and fellowship.

Concordia softball celebrating as newly crowned PacWest Champions.

Concordia softball is flying high with the success of two star pitchers

4/26/2024 - 4 minute read

Concordia softball finished out conference clinching the PacWest conference title for the sixth year in a row. The Golden Eagles wrapped up the regular season this week and will head into the conference championships on Wed., May 1 with the goal of winning it all.

Women’s lacrosse looks to bring home gold

4/12/2024 - 3 minute read

Concordia women’s lacrosse have finished the season 9-2 and will be heading to Phoenix, Arizona with the hopes of bringing home the Western Women’s Lacrosse League (WWLL) Division II championship. On Sat., April 13, they will be taking on UC Santa Cruz in the first round of playoffs.

First person: Capstone podcast explores athletes’ mental, physical and spiritual well-being

4/12/2024 - 2 minute read

“You need Sabbath rest. You need time that you spend by yourself and with the Lord. You need that time to breathe,” said Jonathan Dose, sophomore on Swim and Dive.

#6 Melinna Galbraith running the offense

Women’s water polo knows how to fuel a fire

2/23/2024 - 2 minute read

During a sunny weekend in Northern California, women’s water polo competed in the Bay Area against Santa Clara, Marist College, CSU Monterey Bay and CSU East Bay. Returning 2-2, the Golden Eagles battled tough competition on Friday but used that momentum to find their groove on Saturday, securing wins against Monterey Bay and East Bay.

The women's basketball team gathers around the seniors

Women’s basketball secure a sweet senior night win

2/23/2024 - 2 minute read

On Feb. 19, the CU Arena was flooded with flowers and bittersweet sentiments in celebration of the seniors last ever home game. The seniors soaked up their final moments playing in the Eagles Nest while their family and loved ones packed the stands from wall to wall. Facing Hawaii Pacific, the Golden Eagles gave a thrilling performance, finishing with a 68-63 win.