Archive for May, 2006Page 5

Men’s Golf Opens Play at NCAA Championships Today

The Gustavus men's golf team will begin play at the NCAA Division III Championships today in Lincoln, Nebraska. The 72-hole tournament that runs Monday thru Thursday will be play at Firethorne Golf Club. The Gusties, who enter the national tournament ranked 10th nationally, will tee off beginning at 12:00 pm on Monday.

Men’s Tennis Advances to NCAA Quarterfinals With 7-0 Win Over Carthage

The Gustavus men's tennis team advanced to the quarterfinals of the NCAA Team Championship with an impressive 7-0 win over Carthage in Kenosha, Wisconsin on Sunday afternoon. The Gusties will now travel to Fredericksburg, Va. to battle seven other teams for the NCAA Division III title May 17-19.

Women’s Tennis Advances to NCAA Quarterfinals With 5-0 Win Over Wheaton

The Gustavus women's tennis team advanced to the quarterfinal round of the NCAA Division III Women's Tennis Team Championships May 17-22 in Santa Cruz, California with a 5-0 win over Wheaton (Ill.) Saturday at the Brown Outdoor Tennis Complex in St. Peter, Minnesota. The Gusties (28-4) swept the three doubles matches and picked up wins from Lauren Hom (No. 3 singles) and Jenni White (No. 6 singles) to close out the match.

Hokenson Captures Second, Bittman Third at MIAC Multi-Events Track Championships

Gustavus Adolphus junior Jered Hokenson and senior Blythe Bittman maintained their first day positions during day two of the decathlon and heptathlon and finished second and third, respectively. Hokenson kept second place by only nine points over Jeff Doll of Saint John's, while Bittman missed second place by only 12 points. Matt Mogensen of Saint John's (5956 points) won the decathlon title, while Carleton's Kestrel Schwaiger won the heptathlon (4167 points).

Softball Team Loses 2-0 to St. Thomas, Finishes Second at MIAC Tournament

The Gustavus softball team lost to St. Thomas 2-0 on Saturday afternoon in the championship game of the MIAC Post-Season Tournament which was held in Northfield, Minn. The Gusties had advanced to the title game against the Tommies with a 3-0 win over Saint Mary's on Saturday morning. Gustavus, which is now 31-9 overall, will wait to hear if they receive an at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament, which will be announced on Monday morning.

Men’s Tennis Defeats Coe 7-0 to Advance to NCAA Central Region Final

The Gustavus men's tennis team defeated Coe College 7-0 in the first round of NCAA tournament play on Saturday morning at Carthage College in Kenosha, Wisconsin. The Gusties will now play host Carthage on Sunday with the winner advancing to the NCAA Division III Team Quarterfinals in Fredericksburg, Va. on May 17.

Baseball Splits With St. Olaf Falling 11-0, Winning 6-1

The Gustavus Adolphus baseball team closed out its MIAC schedule with a split at St. Olaf Saturday in Northfield. St. Olaf limited Gustavus to two hits in the Oles' 11-0 game one win, but allowed 15 hits in game two as the Gusties took game two 6-1. Wade Vrieze hit a home run and Tony Konicek added a pair of doubles in the game two win.

Softball Team Defeats St. Mary’s, Falls To St. Thomas at MIAC Tourney

The Gustavus softball team opened up MIAC Tournament play with a 2-1, eight-inning win over St. Mary's to advance in the winner's bracket, but then lost to St. Thomas 6-2 to fall into the loser's bracket on Friday afternoon. The Gusties will play St. Mary's again in an elimination game on Saturday morning at 11 am.

Softball Team Faces Saint Mary’s in Opening Game of MIAC Tournament

The Gustavus Adolphus College softball team will play Saint Mary's on Friday in the first round of the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Tournament. The second-seeded Gusties and third-seeded Cardinals are set to begin play at 3 p.m. at Carleton. Both Carleton and St. Olaf are hosting the tournament.

Wheaton Advances To NCAA Second Round With 5-3 Win Over Chicago

The Wheaton women's tennis team trailed the University of Chicago 2-1 after doubles play, but stormed back with wins in four of six singles matches to post a 5-3 victory over the Maroons in a NCAA First Round Match at Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, Minnesota. Wheaton will face host Gustavus Adolphus in a second round match Saturday, May 6 at noon.