Archive for January, 2009Page 6
Women’s Hockey Defeats Bethel 3-1 To Extend Unbeaten String To Nine Games
The Gustavus women's hockey team scored twice in the first four minutes of the third period to take a 2-0 lead against Bethel and then held on for the 3-1 non-conference victory. The two teams had already played their regular season conference series, so this contest is recorded as a non-conference matchup. Three different players scored for Gustavus including Jessie Doig, Mollie Carroll, and Jenny Pusch, while Emily Klatt picked up the win in the nets making 12 saves.
Men’s Hockey Suffers 5-4 Overtime Loss to No. 2 UW-Superior
Second-ranked UW-Superior's Chris Wilson scored his second goal of the game with 00:44 remaining in overtime as the Yellowjackets came from behind to defeat the Gustavus men's hockey team 5-4 at Don Roberts Ice Rink on Friday night. The Gusties held a 4-3 lead late in the third period when Talon Berlando tied the score with 1:34 left in regulation to send the game into extra frames. Gustavus fell to 8-6-0 overall, while UW-Superior improved its overall mark to 14-1-1.
Jens Brabbit Leads Nordic Ski Team At Weather Shortened U.S. National Cross Country Skiing Championships
Gustavus sophomore Jens Brabbit recorded an impressive 54th place finish in the 10k freestyle race (27:41) at the U.S. National Cross Country Skiing Championships being held in Anchorage, Alaska. In a field that contained nearly all of the finest amateur skiers in the U.S., Brabbit's finish was the second highest among skiers from the Central Region to cross the finish line and the fifth highest among Division III competitors.
Gymnastics Falls In Season Opener To Winona State 176.925-171.225
The Gustavus women's gymnastics team began the 2009 season with a 171.225 to 176.925 loss to Winona State University in Winona on Thursday night. Seniors Christine Askham and Jennifer Berglund turned in the highest score among the Gusties with a score of 9.100 on floor exercise. Senior Laura Hansen had the top finish posting a score of 8.975 for second place on the uneven parallel bars. Askham also finished second in the all-around competition tallying 34.675 points.
Women’s Basketball Gets Back On Winning Track With Convincing 57-40 Win Over St. Olaf
The Gustavus women's baskeball team broke open a tight game with a 17-0 run to start the second half and claimed a convincing 57-40 win over St. Olaf in St. Peter on Wednesday night. The Gusties, who improve to 8-2 overall and 6-1 in the MIAC, were led by Molly Mathiowetz with 15 points.
Kelly Chaudoin Finishes 40th At U.S. National Cross Country Skiing Championships
Gustavus senior Kelly Chaudoin posted an impressive 40th place finish in the 5k freestyle race (16:34) at the U.S. National Cross Country Skiing Championships being held in Anchorage, Alaska. In a field that contained nearly all of the finest amateur skiers in the U.S., Chaudoin's finish was the fourth highest among skiers from the Central Region to cross the finish line and the second highest among Division III competitors.
Second Half Surge Helps Men’s Basketball Pick Up 81-64 Win Against St. Olaf
The Gustavus men's basketball team used a 16-3 run early in the second half to help the Gusties pick up an impressive 81-64 win over St. Olaf 81-64 in Northfield on Wednesday night. Head Coach Mark Hanson's squad turned in a strong offensive performance, shooting 52.9 percent on 27-for-52 from the field. Gustavus, which reached the .500 mark at 5-5 overall and 4-1 in the MIAC, were led by Jesse Van Sickle with 16 points.
Justice Named MIAC Women’s Hockey Co-Player of the Week
Gustavus Adolphus College first-year goaltender Danielle Justice (Alexandria, Minn./Jefferson) has been named the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Women's Hockey Co-Player of the Week for the week ending January 5, 2008. Justice recorded 17 saves and did not allow a goal to help the Gusties defeat #1 ranked Amherst 3-0 on Friday in St. Peter, Minn.
Women’s Basketball Falls Out Of First Place With 88-71 Loss At Macalester
The Gustavus women's basketball team ran into a hot-shooting Macalester squad and lost its first conference game of the year by the score of 88-71 in St. Paul. The Scots shot 61.5 percent from the field (16-26) and made 19-of-29 free throws in the second half to pull away from the Gusties who fell out of first place with the loss. Ann Baltzer led the Scots with 26 points, while Emily Nelson led Gustavus with 19 points.
Men’s Basketball Gets Back On Track With 91-37 Win Over Macalester
The Gustavus men's basketball team snapped a three-game losing streak with a 91-37 win over Macalester College at Gus Young Court on Monday night. Head Coach Mark Hanson's squad were 37-for-65 from the floor for a 56.9 shooting percentage and forced the Scots to commit 23 turnovers, resulting in 37 Gustie points. The Gustavus reserves poured in 60 points as Tyler Grey and Seth Anderson scored off of the bench to lead the team with 10 points apiece.