Concordia College - Cobber Yearbook (Moorhead, MN)

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or Ossi lhe ble Varied facial expressions show the effort behind this action as Roger Adair starts down court on a fast break supported by Art Iohnson and Fred Nelson who hustle in from behind. LIMAXING the season with a 91-82 win over Gustavus, Concordia's basketball team continued its upward climb in the Minnesota Inter-collegiate Athletic Conference. A 7-9 MIAC record, combined with a 7-3 non-con- ference total, gave 'the Cobbers their Hrst .500 plus season in many years. The team wound up with 14 wins, 12 losses and sixth place rank in the conference. Under the guidance of coach Sonny Gulsvig and team captain Art Iohn- son the Cobbers proved they deserved every victory. Downing MSC in a pair of games and splitting with NDSC, Concordia took the inter- city championship in stride. The 'Cobbers de- feated Taylor University and Augsburg for the Bemidji Invitational played during the Christ- mas break. urging Upward In Smmlmgf The ironing out of a number of problems takes place during time-out. While Barry Bowles and Art Iohnson review a play, Sonny explains strategy to the rest of the men in action and the reserves, ready to be called in, listen intently.