Archive for September, 2006Page 4
Women’s Soccer Falls to St. Kate’s 2-1
The Gustavus women's soccer team lost a close conference match to St. Kate's 2-1 on Wednesday afternoon in St. Peter. Amy Larson scored the lone goal for the Gusties late in the second half. Gustavus falls to 2-4-1 overall and 0-2-1 in the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. The Wildcats are now 2-4-0 on the year and 1-2-0 in the conference.
Volleyball Remains Undefeated with 3-2 Win over #16 Carleton
The Gustavus volleyball team remained unbeaten in conference play with an impressive 3-2 win over #16 Carleton in Northfield on Wednesday night. The Gusties rallied from a 2-1 deficit to win the match in five games (24-30, 30-23, 13-30, 30-27, 15-9). Coach Kari Eckheart's squad is now 10-3 overall and 2-0 in the MIAC, while Carleton falls to 6-4 overall and 1-2 in the MIAC.
Hailey Harren Named MIAC Cross Country Female Athlete of the Week
Hailey Harren was named MIAC Cross Country Female Athlete of the Week after she raced to a new St. Olaf Invitational meet record last Saturday, winning the 6K race in 21:52. Harren, the defending NCAA DIII National champion, won by more than a minute and a half over her nearest competition.
Women’s Tennis Opens Fall Season at Drake Invitational
The Gustavus women's tennis team opened its fall season at the seven team Drake Invitational in Des Moines, Iowa. In singles play, senior Jamie Gaard advanced to the quarterfinals, while in doubles play the duo of Lauren Hom and Sierra Krebsbach finished second. The Gusties were the only non-scholarship program in the tournament.
Men’s Golf Ties for Fourth at Saint John’s Invitational
The Gustavus Adolphus men's golf team fired a second-round 308 to finish tied with UW-Eau Claire for fourth place at the Saint John's Invitational Sunday at Blackberry Ridge G.C. in Sartell. The Gustie Gold squad and the Blugolds each shot 36-hole team totals of 623 to finish eight strokes behind the Blue squad from host Saint John's. The Gustie Black squad finished finished tied for 12th (655).
Men’s Cross Country Team Places Eighth at St. Olaf Invitational
The Gustavus men's cross country team finished eighth out of 23 teams at the St. Olaf Invitational in Northfield, Minn. Dan Foley led the Gusties for a second straight week as he finished 40th in a time of 27:56.
Women’s Cross Country Team Finishes Sixth at St. Olaf Invitational
The Gustavus women's cross country team finished sixth out of 19 teams at the St. Olaf Invitational in Northfield on Saturday. Senior Hailey Harren finished first individually and set a new course record with a time of 21:52.
Men’s Golf Tied for Sixth After Day One of Saint John’s Invite
Led by first-year Ricky Copeland's 75, the Gustavus Adolphus men's golf team sits in a sixth place tie with host Saint John's after day one at the Saint John's Invitational with a 18-hole team total of 315. Copeland is tied with two other golfers just one shot off the lead. St. Thomas (310) leads Augsburg and St. Cloud State by a stroke in the team race, while nine teams are within seven strokes of the lead.
Women’s Soccer Ties Concordia 0-0
The Gustavus women's soccer battled Concordia-Moorhead to a 0-0 tie in a Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference game on Saturday afternoon in St. Peter. Both teams had scoring opportunities throughout the game but neither was able to capitalize on them. The Gusties' record moves to 2-3-1 overall and 0-1-1 in the conference. The Cobbers are now 4-1-1 overall and 1-0-1 in the MIAC.
Football Tripped Up By St. Thomas in MIAC Opener 21-7
The Gustavus Adolphus football team saw its 2006 record evened at 1-1 with a 21-7 loss to St. Thomas Saturday at Hollingsworth Field in St. Peter. The Tommies outgained the Gusties 255-181 overall, including 184-57 on the ground. St. Thomas also forced four Gustavus turnovers in the MIAC opener for both schools. The Gusties (1-1, 0-1 MIAC) travel to Hamline for a MIAC matchup next weekend.