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Gustavus Athletics Department Inducts Class of 2018 Hall of Fame

The Gustavus Athletics Department inducted nine new members into its Hall of Fame on Saturday night during the 41st annual banquet. The new members include Renee Beaudry Scanlon ’03 (Soccer), Eric Butorac ’03 (Tennis), Meghan Donley Kimber ’00 (Tennis), Ryan Hoag ’03 (Football, Track & Field), Luke Speltz ’03 (Track & Field), Andy Traetow ’03 (Football), Jerry Washington ’03 (Track & Field), Kevin Whipple ’03 (Tennis), and Al Molde ‘66 (Benefactor).

Gustavus set to induct nine new members into Athletics Hall of Fame

The Gustavus Adolphus College Athletics Department has chosen nine individuals for induction into its Athletics Hall of Fame. The 2018 inductees include Renee Beaudry ’03 (Soccer), Eric Butorac ’03 (Tennis), Meghan Donley ’00 (Tennis), Ryan Hoag ’03 (Football, Track & Field), Luke Speltz ’03 (Track & Field), Andy Traetow ’03 (Football), Jerry Washington ’03 (Track & Field), Kevin Whipple ’03 (Tennis), and Al Molde ‘66 (Benefactor).

Alumnus Eric Butorac ’03 Named President of ATP Player Council

Eric Butorac '03 has been named the President of the ATP Player Council. Release courtesy of Matt Thomas – Gustavus Director of Media Relations and Internal Communication ST. PETER, Minn. (August 25, 2014) – Gustavus Adolphus College alumnus and professional tennis player Eric Butorac ’03 has been elected by his peers to serve as the […]

Former Gustavus Tennis Standout Eric Butorac `03 Highlighted In MIAC’s Friday Feature

The Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC) posts a weekly feature story each Friday titled “MIAC Friday Feature.” And this week’s feature highlights the collegiate and professional tennis career of former Gustavus standout Eric Butorac `03.

Eric Butorac ’03: Moving Forward and Giving Back

This week (April 9 – 13) is the inaugural celebration of Division III Week by the National Collegiate Athletic Association.  Gustavus has organized a full week of activities to celebrate and highlight the College’s strong belief in the ideals of NCAA Division III athletics.  A place where student-athletes can experience the full range of college […]

Former Gustavus Tennis Player Eric Butorac Set To Host Minnesota Tennis Challenge This Saturday

Former Gustavus tennis player and current tennis professional Eric Butorac will host the First Annual Minnesota Tennis Challenge this Saturday, December 5 at the Fred Wells Tennis and Education Center in St. Paul. Butorac is bringing five of his good friends from the tour back to Minnesota for the event which will raise funds for youth development through the Fred Wells Tennis and Education Center, the Rochester Boys and Girls Club, and St. Paul Urban Tennis.

Former Men’s Tennis Player Eric Butorac Advances To Semifinals of U.S. Open in Mixed Doubles

Former Gustavus men's tennis player Eric Butorac, has reached yet another milestone in his young professional career, as he has advanced to the semifinals of the mixed doubles draw at the U.S. Open. Butorac and his partner Jill Craybas, will face Liezel Huber and Jamie Murray for the chance to advance to the final on Tuesday evening (Sept. 5).

Former Gustavus Tennis Player Eric Butorac Playing World Team Tennis With Sacramento Capitals

Former Gustavus tennis standout Eric Butorac, who has become one of the top doubles players on the professional tennis circuit, is taking a break from the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) Tour, to play world team tennis for the Sacramento Capitals. Butorac was recently featured in a story in the Sacramento Bee.

Former Gustie Eric Butorac Wins First Round Doubles Match At Wimbledon

Former Gustavus tennis standout Eric Butorac (Class of 2003) teamed with partner Ashley Fisher (Australia) to defeat Yves Allergo (Switzerland) and Sebastian Pietro (Argentina) 5-7, 6-4, 6-4, 6-7(4), 7-5 in a first round match at The Championships at Wimbledon in London, England on Monday afternoon (Monday night in London).

Eric Butorac Wins First Round Doubles Match at Wimbledon

Former Gustavus tennis standout Eric Butorac (Class of 2003) teamed with partner Jaime Murray (Great Britain) to defeat Oscar Hernandez (Spain) and Potito Starace (Italy) 6-3, 6-3, 6-3 in a first round match at The Championships at Wimbledon in London, England on Thursday afternoon (Thursday night in London). Butorac and Murray, who are currently rated #14 in the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) World Rankings, will now face Jonathan Erlich (Israel) and Andy Ram (Israel) on Saturday.