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Women’s Hockey Posts Convincing 8-2 Win Over Augsburg

The Gustavus women's hockey team used exceptional defense and disciplined play to defeat Augsburg 8-2 at Don Roberts Ice Arena on Saturday afternoon. Gustavus is now 18-3-1 overall and 15-0-1 in the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. The Auggies fall to 7-13-3 overall and 6-7-3 in the MIAC.

Men’s Basketball Loses to Saint John’s 72-68

The Gustavus men's basketball team's hopes of finishing third in the final MIAC regular season standings were dashed by Saint John's who handed the Gusties a 72-68 loss in Collegeville on Saturday afternoon. Gustavus had several chances to escape with the win, but could not come up with the big play to secure victory. The Gusties will now host Bethel on Tuesday night at 7:30 pm on Gus Young Court in the first round of the MIAC Playoffs.

Men’s Swimming and Diving Captures Fifth Straight MIAC Title

The Gustavus Adolphus men's swimming and diving team captured its fifth consecutive Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference championship Saturday evening, outdistancing league rival St. Olaf 867-802. Saint John's finished a distant third with 501 points, while Carleton racked up 425 points to finish fourth.

Men’s Hockey Game at Augsburg Will Be Broadcast on the Internet

The Gustavus men's hockey game at Augsburg on Saturday, February 18 will be broadcast by Augsburg College through its athletics website. Tom Witschen will call the play-by-play. The game will start at 7:05 pm. Click here to link to the broadcast.

Women’s Hockey Series with Augsburg Will Be Broadcast on the Internet

Both games of this weekend's women's hockey series between Gustavus and Augsburg will be broadcast over the internet. Friday night's game in Minneapolis, which begins at 7:00 pm, will be available on the Augsburg website, while Saturday afternoon's game in St. Peter, which begins at 2:00 pm, will be available on the Gustavus website.

Men’s Hockey Holds On For 8-6 Win Over Augsburg

The Gustavus men's hockey team inched ever closer to locking up a spot in the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference playoffs with an 8-6 win over Augsburg Friday night at Don Roberts Ice Rink in St. Peter. Gustavus improves its record to 14-7-1 overall, 9-4 in the MIAC. Augsburg falls to 6-13-3 overall, 2-8-3 in the MIAC. The teams will complete the home-and-home series Saturday evening at Augsburg Ice Arena in Minneapolis. Game time is 7 p.m.

Men’s Tennis Defeats Division I Duquesne 9-0

The Gustavus Adolphus College men's tennis team defeated Division I opponent Duquesne University of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 9-0 on Friday night at the Swanson Tennis Center in St. Peter, Minn. Duquesne is coached by former Gustavus tennis player Rob Castille.

Men Remain in First, Women Still Second After Day Two of the MIAC Swimming and Diving Championships

Both the women's and men's standings remain intact following the second day of the 2006 MIAC Swimming and Diving Championships at the University of Minnesota Aquatic Center in Minneapolis. Gustavus leads the men's race with 555 points, just ahead of St. Olaf (536). The Ole women lead the field with 515.5 points, while the Gustie women (395) are just ahead of Carleton (389.5). Team champions will be crowned Saturday evening as action concludes.

Gymnastics Team Posts Season High Total of 174.10 at Hamline Triangular

The Gustavus women's gymnastics team scored a season high total of 174.10 in finishing third out of three at Hamline University in St. Paul on Friday night. The Gusties posted season high team event totals on the uneven bars (42.225), the balance beam (43.30), and the floor exercise (43.60).

Women’s Hockey Shoots Past Augsburg 7-0 in Minneapolis

The Gustavus women's hockey team remained unbeaten in MIAC play with a 7-0 win at Augsburg on Friday night. Kelly Crandall tallied two goals and Molly Doyle added a goal and two assists to lead the Gusties. Kitty Hurley picked up her second shutout of the season and improved her record to 9-3-2 overall.