Courtesy of Midland Athletics
FREMONT, Neb. — Midland University welcomed Concordia University on Wednesday evening for a midweek Great Plains Athletic Conference matchup. After a back-and-forth first quarter, the Bulldogs’ full-court pressure proved too much for the Warriors to handle, as Midland fell to Concordia, 98-37.
After a quick 4-0 run from the Bulldogs to start the game, a layup by Zoey Sims got Midland on the board. Both offenses stalled briefly before a layup by Juliana Jones ended the drought and put Concordia ahead 6-2. The Warriors responded with a 3-pointer from Jenna Weber, but the Bulldogs answered with one of their own. A layup by Kristin Vieselmeyer extended Concordia’s lead to 12-5 with four minutes left in the opening quarter. The teams traded baskets, but the Bulldogs maintained control. A layup and free throw by Sims cut the deficit to 17-10, but a buzzer-beating layup by Gabrielle Wagner gave Concordia a 19-10 edge after the first quarter.
Weber opened the second quarter with a jumper, but the Bulldogs answered right back. Midland continued to battle as two free throws and a layup from Sims cut the deficit to five with seven minutes remaining in the half. Concordia regained momentum with a layup by Vieselmeyer, but a 3-pointer from Ciera Jorge pulled Midland within 23-19 and prompted a Bulldogs timeout. Out of the break, Concordia responded with a quick 6-0 run to push the lead to 29-19. The Bulldogs continued to surge, extending the lead to 32-19 with a three-point play by Raelyn Kelty. Concordia’s defensive pressure caused Midland to stumble, as the Bulldogs closed the half on a 19-0 run to take a 51-19 lead into halftime.
After the intermission, Midland quickly ended its scoring drought with a layup from Sims. Concordia responded with an 8-0 run to push the lead to 59-21 with eight minutes left in the third quarter. Weber scored on a layup to make it 59-23, but the Bulldogs’ efficient offense and full-court pressure continued to widen the gap. Back-to-back Concordia baskets prompted a Midland timeout with the Bulldogs leading 68-23. Following the break, the teams traded baskets, and Concordia carried a 78-29 advantage into the fourth quarter.
Jorge opened the scoring for Midland in the fourth, but the Bulldogs quickly answered. The Warriors kept fighting, as a layup and free throw from Weber cut the deficit to 80-34. Concordia responded with a 10-0 run to extend the lead to 90-34 with two and a half minutes remaining. The Bulldogs closed the game on an 8-3 run to secure the 98-37 victory.
Weber led Midland with 12 points, while Sims added 11 points and eight rebounds.
Midland shot 15-for-50 (30%) from the field, while Concordia finished 36-for-74 (48.6%). The Warriors held a 37-35 advantage on the glass.
Midland (1-10, 1-6 GPAC) will close 2025 with a three-game road trip, beginning with a matchup against Northwestern on Dec. 13 in Orange City, Iowa. Tipoff is set for 2 p.m.
