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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.

Women's lacrosse team moves up to 5-0 record after win against Northern Arizona University

The women’s lacrosse team dominates with a 5-0 win streak

2/23/2024 - 2 minute read

After winning the Santa Barbara Shootout and two home games, the women’s lacrosse team has high hopes for this year's season with an undefeated record of 5-0. With new freshmen players, a new assistant coach and good camaraderie among players, the team has a recipe for success.

The team celebrates around #18 Missy Nemeth after her home run

Softball is in full swing

2/9/2024 - 2 minute read

Last weekend’s annual Concordia Kickoff Classic has officially launched the beginning of softball season. To dodge the rain, the tournament that was set to be hosted at Great Park, was scattered to surrounding universities so each team could compete while staying dry.

Q&A with Brittany Pereda, Assistant Athletic Director of Operations & Development and Senior Woman Administrator

1/19/2024 - 3 minute read

Brittany Pereda graduated from Loyola Marymount with double major in Law and Business Marketing as a softball student athlete, and received her MBA from Concordia while being a graduate assistant coach for the softball team. Pereda has been on the Concordia Athletic staff since 2017 and is the Assistant Athletic Director of Operations and Development, the Senior Woman Administrator, Student- Athlete Advisory Committee Advisor and the Deputy Title IX Coordinator.