https://athletics.concordia.edu/rss.aspx?path=generalLatest news items for Concordia University Texas Athleticsen-us60https://athletics.concordia.edu/news/2026/1/26/general-61-tornados-land-on-fall-2025-sttudent-athlete-honor-roll.aspxhttps://athletics.concordia.edu/news/2026/1/26/general-61-tornados-land-on-fall-2025-sttudent-athlete-honor-roll.aspxMen's Cross Country, Men's Soccer, Women's Soccer, Volleyball, General, Women's Cross Country

SUWANEE, Georgia - The Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference (SCAC) announced its Student-Athlete Academic Honor Roll today for the 2025 fall term and 902 student-athletes made the list – the highest fall total in the history of the award.]]>2025 Fall All-AcademicMon, 26 Jan 2026 10:02:00 CST1113701https://athletics.concordia.edu/news/2025/10/13/general-austins-autumn-stage-fall-entertainment-guide-for-the-concordia-university-tornados.aspxhttps://athletics.concordia.edu/news/2025/10/13/general-austins-autumn-stage-fall-entertainment-guide-for-the-concordia-university-tornados.aspxBaseball, Men's Cross Country, Men's Golf, Men's Basketball, Men's Soccer, Softball, Men's Tennis, Women's Basketball, Women's Soccer, Volleyball, General, Men's Track & Field, Women's Golf, Women's Cross Country, Women's Track & Field, Cross Country, Track & Field, Women's Tennis, Flag Football

AUSTIN, Texas - Austin's northwest hills are famous for violet dusks, cedar fragrance, and the buzz of Formula 1 engines in October—but spend even a day on Concordia's tree-lined campus and you'll sense an even louder energy curling through the live-oak branches. Five expressways and a surprisingly efficient CapMetro system place Tornados within striking distance of every kind of stage imaginable: neon-soaked honky-tonks on Burnet Road, downtown skyscraper arenas, riverside amphitheaters cradled by limestone bluffs, and leafy city-park lawns that host sunrise yoga one day and a global pop icon the next.]]>TicketSmarter Fall 2025Mon, 13 Oct 2025 08:00:00 CST1113625https://athletics.concordia.edu/news/2025/5/27/baseball-tornado-tracks-hill-country-harmonies-an-austin-area-concert-guide-for-concordia-university-texas.aspxhttps://athletics.concordia.edu/news/2025/5/27/baseball-tornado-tracks-hill-country-harmonies-an-austin-area-concert-guide-for-concordia-university-texas.aspxBaseball, Men's Cross Country, Men's Golf, Men's Basketball, Men's Soccer, Softball, Men's Tennis, Women's Basketball, Women's Soccer, Volleyball, General, Men's Track & Field, Women's Golf, Women's Cross Country, Women's Track & Field, Cross Country, Track & Field, Women's Tennis, Flag Football

AUSTIN, Texas - Austin's northwest hills are famous for violet dusks, cedar fragrance, and the buzz of Formula 1 engines in October—but spend even a day on Concordia's tree-lined campus and you'll sense an even louder energy curling through the live-oak branches. Five expressways and a surprisingly efficient CapMetro system place Tornados within striking distance of every kind of stage imaginable: neon-soaked honky-tonks on Burnet Road, downtown skyscraper arenas, riverside amphitheaters cradled by limestone bluffs, and leafy city-park lawns that host sunrise yoga one day and a global pop icon the next.]]>TicketSmarter Header May 2025Tue, 27 May 2025 09:19:00 CST1113553https://athletics.concordia.edu/news/2025/11/5/general-concordia-texas-athletics-partners-with-influxer-to-empower-student-athletes-in-nil-opportunities.aspxhttps://athletics.concordia.edu/news/2025/11/5/general-concordia-texas-athletics-partners-with-influxer-to-empower-student-athletes-in-nil-opportunities.aspxGeneral

AUSTIN, Texas - Concordia University Texas Athletics is proud to announce a new partnership with Influxer, a leading name, image, and likeness (NIL) education and brand development platform, to help student-athletes navigate and thrive in the evolving NIL landscape.]]>Influxer 2025 Partnership AnnouncementWed, 5 Nov 2025 13:00:00 CST1113648https://athletics.concordia.edu/news/2025/10/1/general-concordia-university-texas-names-matt-wallis-director-of-athletics.aspxhttps://athletics.concordia.edu/news/2025/10/1/general-concordia-university-texas-names-matt-wallis-director-of-athletics.aspxGeneral

AUSTIN, Texas—Concordia University Texas today has announced Matt Wallis as its new Director of Athletics. Wallis has served Concordia Texas for more than a decade, serving as head coach of the women's basketball program since 2013 and most recently as associate athletic director.]]>Matt Wallis 2025 Headshot ADWed, 1 Oct 2025 15:00:00 CST1113610https://athletics.concordia.edu/news/2025/7/29/general-concordia-texas-athletics-big-daddy-media-agree-to-two-year-broadcast-extension.aspxhttps://athletics.concordia.edu/news/2025/7/29/general-concordia-texas-athletics-big-daddy-media-agree-to-two-year-broadcast-extension.aspxGeneral

AUSTIN, Texas - Concordia University Texas Athletics is proud to announce a two-year broadcasting extension with Big Daddy Media, continuing a long-standing partnership that has brought CTX athletics to life for fans across Texas and beyond.]]>Big Daddy Media AnnouncementTue, 29 Jul 2025 10:40:00 CST1113560https://athletics.concordia.edu/news/2025/7/24/general-concordia-university-texas-names-gabriel-palomares-as-head-esports-coach.aspxhttps://athletics.concordia.edu/news/2025/7/24/general-concordia-university-texas-names-gabriel-palomares-as-head-esports-coach.aspxGeneral

AUSTIN, Texas — Concordia University Texas has named Gabriel (Gabe) Palomares as its new head esports coach, bringing fresh leadership to the University's growing esports program. With extensive experience in competitive gaming, content creation and player development, Palomares is poised to elevate the Tornados' presence on the national esports stage.]]>Gabe Palomares HiringThu, 24 Jul 2025 08:00:00 CST1113559https://athletics.concordia.edu/news/2025/7/23/concordia-university-texas-athletics-partners-with-team-impact-to-empower-lives-through-sport.aspxhttps://athletics.concordia.edu/news/2025/7/23/concordia-university-texas-athletics-partners-with-team-impact-to-empower-lives-through-sport.aspxGeneral

AUSTIN, Texas - Concordia University Texas Athletics is proud to announce a transformative partnership with Team IMPACT, a national nonprofit that connects children facing serious illnesses and disabilities with college athletic teams. This collaboration aligns with our mission to develop Christian leaders and foster a culture of service, resilience, and community on and off the field.]]>Team ImpactWed, 23 Jul 2025 12:00:00 CST1113557https://athletics.concordia.edu/news/2025/4/2/general-steve-vittorini-named-athletics-chaplain-at-concordia-university-texas.aspxhttps://athletics.concordia.edu/news/2025/4/2/general-steve-vittorini-named-athletics-chaplain-at-concordia-university-texas.aspxGeneral

AUSTIN, Texas – Concordia University Texas proudly announces the appointment of Steve Vittorini as its new Athletics Chaplain. A seasoned leader in faith-based athletics, Vittorini brings over 30 years of ministry experience, with a passion for discipling coaches to maximize their impact on student-athletes and staff.]]>Steve Vittorini 2025 Athletics Chaplain Wed, 2 Apr 2025 08:55:00 CST1113497https://athletics.concordia.edu/news/2025/3/3/general-matt-wallis-named-interim-director-of-athletics-at-concordia-university-texas.aspxhttps://athletics.concordia.edu/news/2025/3/3/general-matt-wallis-named-interim-director-of-athletics-at-concordia-university-texas.aspxGeneral

AUSTIN, Texas – Concordia University Texas is pleased to announce that Matt Wallis, current Head Women's Basketball Coach and Associate Athletics Director, has been appointed Interim Director of Athletics.]]>Matt Wallis FinalMon, 3 Mar 2025 08:00:00 CST1113453