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Zach Lavine, Paul Lavine, Perrion Callendret courtside at an NBA game

NBA All Star Weekend pivots with COVID

2/11/2022 - 2 minute read

NBA all-star Zach Lavine, G-league Windy City Bulls player Perrion Callandret, and Paul Lavine opened up about the NBA All-Star Weekend this year and how COVID-19 affected the experience.

Zach Lavine said, ”COVID-19 has changed the world, basketball and the entire sports industry in many ways, but more than anything, it’s made me more appreciative of my family, my teammates, and that precious time we get to spend together. I cherish every moment.”

An Eagle to start a legacy career

2/11/2022 - 2 minute read

De Wilder started a new legacy in his Eagle’s tennis career this season by transitioning from being an active tennis player to becoming the team’s assistant coach.

De Wilder started his Eagle career last season when he transferred from Eastern Illinois to join the tennis team at Concordia. As an athlete, De Wilder immediately took the role of a leader, helping bring together the team.

Eagles pull off miraculous eight run comeback in series win

2/11/2022 - 1 minute read

The CUI baseball team pulled off a miraculous comeback in game one of Saturday's doubleheader, scoring eight runs in the bottom of the ninth to come back for the win. In game two, the Eagles were in a position for yet another walk-off win before the game was called due to light curfew, ending in a 4-4 tie. With the results of Saturday's games, Concordia remains undefeated with a 3-0-1 record on the season.

Concordia events to allow up to 500 fans in attendance

Concordia To Allow Up to 500 Fans For Indoor Games

2/11/2022 - 0 minute read

Starting with the Concordia University Irvine basketball doubleheader on Thursday, Jan. 27 against Chaminade, Concordia now allows up to 500 spectators to attend home games in CU Arena.

This updated policy affects home men's and women's basketball, men's volleyball and stunt games hosted at Concordia.

Tickets are now on sale and can be purchased ahead of time.

Empty volleyball courts as spectators are currently suspended from games.

Updated spectator policy for indoor CUI home games

1/21/2022 - 1 minute read

In an effort to minimize the spread of COVID-19 as the spring semester gets underway, Concordia announced the school's updated spectator policy for all home games inside CU Arena.

The Eagles celebrate the new year with a win

1/21/2022 - 1 minute read

The men’s basketball team started their new year by dominating Point Loma on Jan. 1 on our home court. The Eagles defeated Point Loma 72 points to 66 points. It was sweet payback as the Eagles came short against the Sea Lions four times last season.

The men's volleyball team is in unison with sets, bumps, and spikes

Bump, set, spike!

1/21/2022 - 2 minute read

CUI men's volleyball hosted Saint Xavier in their home opener for the start of the 2022 season on Mon., Jan. 10. In the program's first game under new head coach and former Olympian Riley Salmon, the Eagles defeated the Cougars in four sets with scores 25-21, 19-25, 25-19, and 25-22.

The CUI Dance team is game-day ready!

1/21/2022 - 2 minute read

Through hours of practice, conditioning and team bonding, the CUI Dance team is game-ready for this basketball season, despite the challenges with COVID-19 restrictions on campus.

The CUI Dance team has been hard at work this year as they prepare for basketball season, despite being hit with ever-changing COVID regulations. Their practice and determination have led them to perform at last semester’s Midnight Madness, and when regulations allow, cheer on the sidelines for our men’s and women’s basketball teams. The dance team has mastered several styles of dance, and implemented routines from guest choreographers during several practices.

Jeff Runyan honored as an ACWPC Division ll First Team All-American

1/21/2022 - 2 minute read

Senior water polo player Jeff Runyan has been honored as an ACWPC Division ll First Team All-American. Runyan earned this same honor at Merced College before transferring to CUI. Runyan has scored 80 goals this season, only 52 goals away from breaking the all-time scoring record at Concordia. His goal for the upcoming season is to be named All American again and break the school record.

Kyle Benjamin competes in the backstroke

Senior Benjamin receives seventh PCSC Athlete of the Week award

12/10/2021 - 2 minute read

In four years with the CUI Swim and Dive team, Kyle Benjamin received the Pacific Collegiate Swim and Dive Conference Division II Athlete of the Week award, following a new record in the 100 IM event for the school.