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Softball Settles for Split on First Day of Rochester Dome Tournament
The Gustavus softball team settled for a split in their first two games of the Rochester Dome Tournament, each lopsided in their own way. The Gusties started the day with a dominant 12-0 victory over North Central for their first win of the season, followed by a 8-0 loss to Luther to wrap up Saturday competition.
Gusties Drop Decisions to Coe and UW-Eau Claire to Start Season
Gustavus kicked off its 2023 campaign in the Maverick All-Sports Dome, coming away with two losses Saturday night. The Gusties' season opener was foiled by Coe, 8-0, and the Gustavus comeback effort came up just short against UW-Eau Claire, falling 6-4 to the Blugolds.
2023 Softball Season Preview
The Gustavus softball team kicks off its 2023 season this weekend, heading to Mankato for a series of opening games at the Minnesota State Dome. The Gusties will face Coe College tomorrow at 6 p.m., followed by UW-Eau Claire at 8:30 p.m. The Gusties are looking to build off last year’s season, finishing sixth in the conference with a MIAC record of 10-12 and an overall record of 15-22.
Softball Has Eight Named NFCA Scholar-Athletes
The National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) recently honored eight Gustavus softball student-athletes as Easton/NFCA Scholar-Athletes for the 2021-22 academic year.
197 Gusties Named MIAC Winter/Spring Academic All-Conference
The Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC) announced its 2021-22 Winter and Spring Academic All-Conference honorees on Monday, which included 197 Gustavus student-athletes.
Softball Garners Three on MIAC All-Conference Team
The Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference released its softball postseason awards on Tuesday and three Gustavus student-athletes were named All-Conference. Kaylyn Leonard (Sr., Plymouth), Madelyn Mueller (So., North Mankato), and Piper Otto (So., Brooklyn Park) were selected to the All-MIAC Team, while Rachel Kawiecki (Fy., Richfield) was named honorable mention.
Softball Comeback Effort Falls Short at Saint Ben’s
Trailing 6-0 and down to its final three outs, the Gustavus softball team rallied for five runs in the seventh inning Thursday at Saint Benedict, but couldn't plate the tying run in a 6-5 loss in the MIAC playoffs. The Gusties finish the season 15-22 overall after reaching the postseason for the first time since 2016.
Softball Clinches Playoff Spot with Sweep Over St. Scholastica
The Gustavus softball team clinched the No. 6 seed in the MIAC postseason tournament with a doubleheader sweep over St. Scholastica on Monday. The Gusties won game one 7-6 in dramatic fashion and then secured their first postseason bid since 2016 with a 9-4 game two victory.
Softball Swept by St. Olaf
The Gustavus softball team suffered a doubleheader sweep at the hands of St. Olaf on Sunday. The Gusties lost game one 10-1 in five innings before a 4-1 loss in game two. The Gusties drop to 13-21 overall and 8-12 in the MIAC.
Saturday Home Softball vs. St. Scholastica Rescheduled to Monday
The Gustavus softball team’s home MIAC doubleheader against St. Scholastica scheduled for Saturday is postponed due to the forecasted weather. The twin bill is rescheduled for 3:30 p.m. Monday.